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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
swindlers who sting unwary tourists by posing as officials demanding money
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the pawn shop operation turned out to be a sting by undercover police officers to catch the ring of burglars
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the sting of cold air against my face
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Saudi Arabia, stung by scrutiny following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, has invested more than $10 billion in sport, including golf, F1 and soccer.
—Adrian Blomfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
People with pollen and bee sting allergies and those pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid bee pollen.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Losing Ngannou seems to have stung far more than White or anyone associated with the UFC was willing to admit.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Saudi Arabia, stung by scrutiny following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, has invested more than $10 billion in sport, including golf, F1 and soccer.
—Adrian Blomfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
The panic of an extreme allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, is the reality for millions of kids and adults across the U.S.
Reactions are often triggered by food, medication or insect stings and can only be quelled by injecting epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, with a syringe or EpiPen.
—Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
People with pollen and bee sting allergies and those pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid bee pollen.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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The price gouging law authorizes the energy commission to set a maximum gross gasoline refining margin and a penalty for refiners that exceed it.Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
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The balloon’s string, still attached to a radio transmitter, had gouged into the bird’s flesh—fracturing bones, killing tissues and cutting off circulation to the bird’s feet.Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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Rachel, always a champ, manages to pluck it out while everyone in the shelter ignores her.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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At first glance, the kitchen might look plucked from the 19th century, but there are marble countertops and stainless steel appliances that bring it up to date.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ticket scams have targeted fans of which British band that recently announced a reunion tour?Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jackson's campaign lists priorities such as the fentanyl crisis, building defenses against artificial intelligence scams and protecting seniors from fraud.Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Certainly there is beauty and awe to fill anyone’s soul, but does a chill draft blow through there as well, leeching ice into the spirit and sending a frisson of tingles down one’s spine?Phil Plait, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024
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Any horror novel worth its salt should make the heart race and the spine tingle, as if a great, hairy spider was skittering along each vertebrae.Jordan Kopy, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Martha Stewart threatened to burn down her own home over husband's cheating 'right on our property' Stewart had shared her two cents about the Red Notice star as a guest on Bilt Rewards' Rent Free game show.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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For the third time this season, Jojo calmly squeezed the trigger and neatly folded the first tom.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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These new prices would squeeze consumer budgets, especially for low-income households that spend triple as much of their monthly budgets on apparel as high-income households spend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Annie Nova,Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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No one believes Rihanna would or could actually commit voter fraud, but that didn’t stop plenty of commenters, especially those who support Trump, from being up in arms over the suggestion that a foreign billionaire would ever try.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who aren’t pregnant can expect fever, muscle aches and fatigue that feel like the flu, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Some individuals may also develop fevers, body aches and other flu-like symptoms.Katia Hetter, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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