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as in lures
something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap
cheese is the traditional bait for trapping mice
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as in temptations
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the promise of free vacation is surefire bait to get people to agree to be chaperones for school trips
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as in taunts
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
I wished the candidates would stop baiting each other and instead address the real issues
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as in tempts
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the investment scheme cunningly baits the greedy and the unscrupulous
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Recent Examples of baits
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Borax and Sugar Bait Another DIY solution is to create borax and sugar baits and leave them out for the ants.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Step two, if pests still show up, is traps and baits.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
Whether alone or in combination, baits placed on the path between your home and the parent colony can stop carpenter ants in their tracks.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control professional for large infestations.
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Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Whereas fast fashion baits consumers with poorly made clothing available for a limited time, Jendue takes a more elevated approach with high quality denim from Turkey.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Setting traps and baits eradicates or, at least, discourages these pests from tunneling through your garden and nibbling roots to damage perennials and shrubs.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
This Christmas, Nelson’s surprising and fresh remake baits controversy in a couple new ways.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Dec. 2025
Steve, Robin, Nancy, Eddie and Dustin head to the Upside Down, while Max, in the real world, baits Vecna by going to the Creel house with Lucas.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
Trolling crank baits along points and flats 15 feet deep over deeper water should still work.
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Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
To make your own baits, mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 3 tablespoons each of sugar and water.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Borax and Sugar Bait Another DIY solution is to create borax and sugar baits and leave them out for the ants.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
Step two, if pests still show up, is traps and baits.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
Whether alone or in combination, baits placed on the path between your home and the parent colony can stop carpenter ants in their tracks.
—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Experts recommend using ant baits to kill the entire colony or calling a pest control professional for large infestations.
—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Officials will continue to investigate the area for further evidence of poison bait, and also stressed the importance of the community's cooperation to discourage and prevent the use of poison baits against wildlife.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Whereas fast fashion baits consumers with poorly made clothing available for a limited time, Jendue takes a more elevated approach with high quality denim from Turkey.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
Setting traps and baits eradicates or, at least, discourages these pests from tunneling through your garden and nibbling roots to damage perennials and shrubs.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
This Christmas, Nelson’s surprising and fresh remake baits controversy in a couple new ways.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Dec. 2025
Steve, Robin, Nancy, Eddie and Dustin head to the Upside Down, while Max, in the real world, baits Vecna by going to the Creel house with Lucas.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
19 Nov. 2025
Trolling crank baits along points and flats 15 feet deep over deeper water should still work.
—
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baits
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In the final episode of the season, Max taunts Pip on her way to Stanley’s funeral as his companion, a young blonde, laughs and drinks wine.
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Newsom taunts Trump with multiple jabs as Florida redistricting fight ramps up.
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That is, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing.
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Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago.
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Wyclef Jean teases his upcoming album in a performance with Flavor Flav at Chez Vayner during the Cannes Lions Festival in France on June 23.
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The trailer teases Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular creature, who undergoes an intense transformation that leaves the townspeople terrified.
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Daniel’s presence is but one of many not-so-subtle ways Lestat tempts Louis back into his life.
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Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.
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“Baits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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