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Remove the stems that are heavily infested.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Other animals that have been infested include sheep, goats and a dog.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Waxman died in 2005, at the age of 81, and the collection has not been maintained for at least a decade, neighbors say, now overgrown and infested with invasive vines.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Use hot water to wash any clothing that could have been infested.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
Other animals that have been infested include sheep, goats and a dog.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Waxman died in 2005, at the age of 81, and the collection has not been maintained for at least a decade, neighbors say, now overgrown and infested with invasive vines.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Use hot water to wash any clothing that could have been infested.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infest
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Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground.
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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If people do get infected, antiviral treatments like oseltamivir already exist and vaccines could follow if cases rise.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Ryan Kreidler hit a two-run single and advanced to second base off a fielding error by Alvarez, who overran the ball in the outfield.
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Yes, touristy, but not as overrun by price gouging business owners at places like Virginia Beach or Myrtle Beach.
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So, while the Dodgers crawled out of the hole with a season-high 17 hits, the steep cost heightens the pressure on the rest of the rotation the rest of the series.
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The Germans were crawling as far as the street, dashing across the asphalt, then leaping into the second trench.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
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“Infest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infest. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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