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also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic
Big Oil makes money, and so do the parasitic politicians that the industry supports.
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
The claim Influencers say parasitic infestations — especially of the gut — are common and that people should take measures to clear them out periodically.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The bill did contain a measure backed by DeSantis that would have allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Wildlife facilities generally evaluate disease status, parasitic load, behavioral fitness and genetic background when determining placement for animals that arrive under unusual circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
The claim Influencers say parasitic infestations — especially of the gut — are common and that people should take measures to clear them out periodically.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The bill did contain a measure backed by DeSantis that would have allowed pharmacists to provide ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug often prescribed for animals, over-the-counter to adults without a prescription.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Wildlife facilities generally evaluate disease status, parasitic load, behavioral fitness and genetic background when determining placement for animals that arrive under unusual circumstances.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parasitic
Adjective
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The wild mushrooms enjoy a symbiotic relationship with deadwood.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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This type of symbiotic relationship is common in the invertebrate and plant worlds but rare among vertebrates.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Whether or not a school-age child spends their school day on a screen shouldn’t be dependent on where mom or dad can find a job.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each setting gave her a clearer view of where mental health systems were failing the people most dependent on them.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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