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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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Recent Examples of sting
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
The decision means audiences can expect Stewart to continue needling lawmakers as well as a future President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump with his stinging commentary and satire well into their first year in office.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
A number of useful tools have been included to help take the sting out of setup, such as 1.3x zoom, auto vertical keystone plus manual horizontal, vertical lens shift, 8-point corner adjustment, and auto-fit to screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of Election Day coming up on Tuesday Nov. 5, the hip-hop hitmaker delivered a fiery speech that lasted nearly 10 minutes, complete with stinging soundbites and her signature, seemingly off-the-cuff swagger at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin, a suburb outside Milwaukee.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
The decision means audiences can expect Stewart to continue needling lawmakers as well as a future President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump with his stinging commentary and satire well into their first year in office.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Found in coastal waters worldwide, these creatures can deliver painful stings with their barbed tails, and actually end up causing thousands of injuries each year.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
A number of useful tools have been included to help take the sting out of setup, such as 1.3x zoom, auto vertical keystone plus manual horizontal, vertical lens shift, 8-point corner adjustment, and auto-fit to screen.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sting
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Big-play problems Jacksonville’s defense has been gouged by big plays, most of them through the air.Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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What this has meant in practice is that brokers have been gouging tenants with fees that can reach as high as 15 percent or more of their annual rent.Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied minors, plucking 70 of them from the sea.Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Beyond the Tabby, Coach is offering major discounts on designer handbags done in colorways and shapes plucked from recent runways.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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Security researchers have been tracking a sophisticated fake betting scam across social media platforms that uses AI technology to help deliver the con.Davey Winder, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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McAfee researchers found these sorts of scams targeting footwear and handbag brands, including Adidas and Louis Vuitton.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
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The first tackle sent tingles right through my leg.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alexander says having an app summarize material for a learner is not considered cheating.Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In a new interview with Axios at the Aspen Security Forum, Ramaswamy said while the new department would look for waste and fraud within Social Security and Medicare, large widespread cuts are unlikely to be enacted.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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They have both been charged with conspiracy, fraud, and 58 counts of forgery each. School vouchers, which allow parents to receive taxpayer funds to send their children to private or charter schools, have been a hot-button issue in the state since their inception in 2011.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who has consumed the mushrooms and is experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea is advised to seek medical attention.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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