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also parasitical
as in symbiotic
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Recent Examples of parasitic
At the same time, its flowers attract beneficial predatory insects, such as ladybugs and parasitic wasps, that naturally hunt harmful garden pests.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The new world screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The parasitic worms can spread through the fecal-oral route.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
The new world screwworm is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the fresh wounds of warm-blooded animals, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The parasitic worms can spread through the fecal-oral route.
—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parasitic
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Kombucha Kombucha is made by combining tea with sugar, which serves as food for the symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY) during fermentation.
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Wilson described a symbiotic relationship between his individual growth and that of his new team.
Adjective
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Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
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Car companies and their supply chains are particularly dependent on the movement of goods through USMCA and have been in the crosshairs of the administration's tariff policy.
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“Parasitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parasitic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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