as in pinprick
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Recent Examples of fleabite
But this is just a fleabite; this is nothing; there must be some other way of doing it.
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Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabite
Noun
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Mothers agreed to share current blood samples and allow access to the pinprick blood spots that had been collected when they were born.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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The name Stacy Abrams, which appeared in the acknowledgments section of Wolff’s book, was another pinprick.—
Katy Waldman,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And of course, a system that has operated in darkness for decades will feel discomfort as it is moved into the light.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The only Heat players unavailable on Friday were Nikola Jovic (broken right hand), Pelle Larsson (sprained right ankle), Kevin Love (personal reasons), Isaiah Stevens (right foot discomfort) and Dru Smith (left Achilles surgery).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is classic body language sign that your dog feels comfortable and wants a good chest rub, which most dogs love and invites a fuss.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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If your dog loves belly rubs or your cat needs a quiet environment, the driver can accommodate those personal needs.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Higher asthma rates have been observed in people who clean professionally and even in ordinary people exposed to these irritants as infrequently as once per week.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Five different ceramides—natural components of your skin barrier that act like glue, holding skin cells together to lock in moisture and block out irritants.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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In a meeting that month which Dahl recorded, Turner referred to Williams as a nuisance who had already been dealt with.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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Organizations that view these realities as opportunities rather than inconveniences are positioning themselves for sustainable competitive advantage.—
Phil Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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