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as in parasites
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits
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as in vampires
a person who habitually preys upon others
a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker
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Recent Examples of bloodsuckers
Oh, and a trio of baddie bloodsuckers from another coven are also interested in taking a bite.
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Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Maine overrun by the bloodsuckers.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Feb. 2026
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Maine overrun by the bloodsuckers.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsuckers
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Many of the other dogs showed signs consistent with long-term outdoor neglect, including parasites, dental issues, and untreated medical conditions such as Giardia, fleas, and ticks.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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People can get parasites in ways including spending time in areas with them, from contaminated food or water, or from bug bites.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Written by Port and Wiseman, Eternally Yours is an eternal love story about two vampires, Liz (Edwards) and Charles (Weeks), who have been married for five hundred years, and their struggles to accept the human, Max (Lewison), who is dating their daughter, Emma (Shen).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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And not just any vampires, but singing vampires!—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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Opening arguments begin on Monday in a high-profile trial brought by the state of New Mexico against Meta, which allegedly failed to safeguard apps like Facebook and Instagram from online predators who targeted child users, according to Raúl Torrez, the state's attorney general.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Roblox is facing nearly 80 active lawsuits as attorneys general around the country investigate the popular game, with some parents alleging their children encountered predators through the platform.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bloodsuckers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsuckers. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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