as in dwarf
a person of no importance or influence
the magazine's editor in chief was notorious for treating staffers as insects, often not even bothering to learn their names
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Recent Examples of insect
The insects were discovered behind a steam table, under a hot holding unit, next to a deli case, near a two-compartment sink and at the entry to the warewashing room, according to the report.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Use either a horticultural oil or systemic insecticide if these insects are noted, following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The leaves were structured to protect themselves from insects and drought and to store water reserves.
—Alana Chin, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
Tours offer a chance to learn how district ecologists are improving the region’s watersheds by expanding the populations of mussels, crayfish, insects and fish.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Use either a horticultural oil or systemic insecticide if these insects are noted, following label instructions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The leaves were structured to protect themselves from insects and drought and to store water reserves.
—Alana Chin, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
Tours offer a chance to learn how district ecologists are improving the region’s watersheds by expanding the populations of mussels, crayfish, insects and fish.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insect
Noun
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Emperor tamarins are dwarf monkeys with whiskers that resemble a white moustache.—
Robert Higgs,
cleveland,
1 Feb. 2023
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The dwarf variety grows to be about 5 to 7 feet, ideal for a small garden or accent in a room with limited space.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2023
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Lively’s Lily Bloom is a cipher for the millennial woman resisting the pull of becoming her boomer mother.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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For decades, Patricia McGlone was a cipher, a ghost.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
1 Dec. 2024
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The owner, knowing that his establishment is at capacity and taking into consideration the troublesome nobodies who are seeking entry, brusquely sends them away.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 Dec. 2024
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Channeling its sartorial craftsmanship into tailored and more casual looks, the lineup stood out for its lightweight, yet cocooning suits defined by regular pants and double-breasted blazers, in a balance of rigor and softness.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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There are a number of potentially epic fights Pico could have at lightweight in the UFC.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
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“Insect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insect. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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