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
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Consuming cream might cause digestive upset, including diarrhea or stomach discomfort, and pet owners are advised to consult a veterinarian before introducing dairy products into their cats' diets.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Methods for easing back pain are similar to those for managing general period pain and discomforts before and during your period.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady did an excellent job of scheming up rub concepts to get receivers open in Week 11 and Buffalo targeted corner Nazeeh Johnson in man coverage on deep passes three times, completing two for 55 yards.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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These are seasoned with a rub of onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then lightly breaded before frying.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pollutants like carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and environmental tobacco smoke are significant irritants that can impact your breathing.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Sensitive Skin Soothing Care’s formula, produced in a white room, has active ingredients from plants and no preservatives, since those can be irritants.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That matters because battery life has been a thorn in the Pixel Watch’s side.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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Licensing delays at the Federal Aviation Administration have been a thorn in SpaceX's side for the last couple of years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Other research has found that living near a factory farm is positively associated with risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia, and people who live near them report higher rates of headaches, depression, anger, and respiratory symptoms, such as asthma.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
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People with bird flu may get pink eye (conjunctivitis), a cough, a sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue and fever.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With no power to fend off poultry farms, neighbors live with stench and nuisances North Carolina keeps poultry farm locations secret.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Like with skateboarding, Kemp says, many leaders saw stickball as a nuisance that disrupted commerce.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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After a minor inconvenience in the amp and speaker shots, the drive team quickly adapted to the malfunctions.—
Claire Lin Kyle Vu And Chloe Kim,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, systemic problems—a dirty power grid, pollution from manufacturing, or simple inconvenience—reduce the impact of individual actions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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