as in pinprick
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Recent Examples of fleabite
But this is just a fleabite; this is nothing; there must be some other way of doing it.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabite
Noun
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Right now, my living room reeks pleasantly of pine—little white pinpricks against so many dark green leaves.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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The Israeli military concluded that the operation and a much smaller pinprick attack against an Iranian S-300 the preceding April markedly improved the likely success of any future Israeli attack on Iran.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell is also shut down as the Cubs try to identify his back shoulder/lat discomfort.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Although much less common, sometimes the discomfort may be limited to the upper neck, jaw, shoulders or teeth.—
Lori B Daniels,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Coated with a smoky-spicy rub and scored like a Sunday roast, the cream cheese absorbs the smoke at a low temperature, infusing with deep flavor.—
Giovanna Vazquez,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
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The flavors feature toasted oak, maduro tobacco, and Texas barbecue dry rub notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Participants should bring water and snacks and wear long sleeves and pants to protect themselves from poodle-dog bush and other irritants in the area.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Protection From Environmental Factors Protect your hands from environmental irritants by wearing good-quality gloves or mittens in cold, dry weather.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Navalny was a thorn in Putin’s side, exposing corruption in high places and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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The lesser prairie chicken, which was listed in 2023, is similarly a thorn in the side of many Republicans lawmakers.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The parasites' arrival in the central nervous system is often marked by a headache.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The site’s structure is a nuisance for anyone invested in controlling how information is disseminated.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Robocalls can be a real nuisance, especially for flip phone users.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some pointed to the ShotSpotter data as evidence the program was working and said that reducing speeding and traffic outweighed the inconvenience of longer commutes.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The pilot follows an offbeat Fresno diner where an ex-party girl, a volatile chef, and an oddball busboy contend with ghost pirates, volcanoes, and the minor inconvenience of dying.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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