as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
During their fundraising campaign, the public radio station encouraged listeners not to be free riders.
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Noun
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In exchange, the fish will help the mussel get rid of parasites.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025 -
The parasite, named Sirenobethylus charybdis after the seawater-swallowing monster from Greek mythology, may represent a whole new family of insects.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Key forms of coverage to consider include life insurance to support dependents in the event of a policyholder’s death, health insurance to manage the rising cost of medical care, and disability insurance to safeguard income during periods of inability to work.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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According to state estimates, Medi-Cal covers about 7.3 million low-income families and an additional 5 million adults, most of whom don’t have dependents.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Local dive shops run trips to the wreck, where sea turtles mingle with coral, sponges and cascades of colorful fish.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news David Kaplan has been working with silk for decades, molding and shaping it into scaffolds, sponges, and films.—
Amy Paturel,
Discover Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Galactic Emperor’s top henchman and the freedom fighter Luke Skywalker were related?—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their explosive investigation gets even more dangerous as Mike and Marcus must protect murder witness Julie (Téa Leoni) from a French drug kingpin and his deadly henchmen after surviving a shoot-out.—
Rendy Jones,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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