bludgers

plural of bludger, chiefly Australian & New Zealand

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Noun
  • It is caused by eating or drinking food contaminated with either bacteria, viruses, parasites or a harmful toxin.
    Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • The lightning-fast process leeches out flavor and compromises textures, and can produce bland, mushy results.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.
    Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • This $8 find keeps utensils in their place (literally), and this sink organizer has a spot for brushes, sponges, dish soap, and even drains water back into the sink for zero mess.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Hang towels, bath mats, and washcloths, loofahs, or sponges to air-dry thoroughly after each use since damp towels can encourage mold growth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026
  • And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Gold not glittering As for gold, while the yellow metal has traditionally been sought out by kings and paupers throughout history alike, the anaemic gold price has puzzled experts.
    Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • The Titanic is still a subject of worldwide fascination, in part because of the range of passengers aboard the ship, from paupers to plutocrats.
    Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Bludgers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludgers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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