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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Common symptoms include intense pain and a pinprick sensation at the site of the bite.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
19 Sep. 2024
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Mothers agreed to share current blood samples and allow access to the pinprick blood spots that had been collected when they were born.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What begins as an attempt to shield oneself from discomfort gradually leads to emotional distance, where connection becomes harder to maintain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This was unknown territory for everyone involved and, rather than shy away from the discomfort, Madison and Tyler leaned into it, making out in front of her parents multiple times over the course of the afternoon.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is classic body language sign that your dog feels comfortable and wants a good chest rub, which most dogs love and invites a fuss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If your dog loves belly rubs or your cat needs a quiet environment, the driver can accommodate those personal needs.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Common triggers include environmental allergens, foods, and skin irritants.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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In fact, the brand follows the National Eczema Association's ingredient guidelines to avoid irritants and allergens.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In compensation for the inconvenience, owners of the old second-gen device can get a 50 percent discount on the Tado Smart Thermostat X, which works with Euro systems and Google Home.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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