as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the last maggot he got in his head resulted in a disastrous extramarital affair
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Recent Examples of maggot
The veteran’s body was discovered in the Penrose building, covered in maggots.
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Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
That may require surgery if the maggots are deeply embedded.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the Afflecks gave in when maggots started appearing in the apartment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Surprisingly, Melanie found that the maggots feeding on decomposing meat have the highest nitrogen-15, almost four times higher than a lion.
—Jay Kakade
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jesse Bedayn, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
That may require surgery if the maggots are deeply embedded.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the Afflecks gave in when maggots started appearing in the apartment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Surprisingly, Melanie found that the maggots feeding on decomposing meat have the highest nitrogen-15, almost four times higher than a lion.
—Jay Kakade
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggot
Noun
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And few issues provide more difficulties in implementing his changing whims than a war in the Middle East.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every deportation should be based on immigration law, not the whims of ICE nor those of the president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The team is represented by Maverick, a bee decked out in aviator goggles and a flight scarf.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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Do not make quick, unexpected movements near hives and do not swat at bees, which can trigger defensive behavior.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Maggot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggot. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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