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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Admire the silvery pinpricks from Beaverhead Flat Scenic Overlook or the Aerie trailhead.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Come springtime, wildflowers carpet the desert floor; snails, fish and toads dwell in turquoise pools and springs; blue-hued sage and pinprick monkeyflowers grow from ancient living crust.—
Meg Bernhard,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite these incidents, her boyfriend seems to shrug off her concerns and isn’t taking her discomfort seriously.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Instead, stand firm and push through this discomfort into the next, new chapter of your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Cattle dog mix Age: 4 years old Say hello to Orchid, a gorgeous girl with a sleek black coat, bright white accents, and a speckled belly that’s just begging for rubs.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Issues such as privacy, security, and access to space are intimately connected to class and public policy, but his commentary is covered in a soft veil of fabric or the gentle rub of graphite.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Cold compress: Apply a cool, damp washcloth over your closed eyes. Splash your eyes with cold water: Splash gently with cold water to flush out the irritants.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Daily irritants in public space can quickly devolve into signs of a failing city.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The early part of the season indicated Arizona would indeed be a thorn in the side of the Dodgers and one of the best teams in the NL.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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But one Democratic strategist said Emanuel’s record — particularly as mayor of Chicago — could be a thorn in his side.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Its stern warnings are scary and uncomfortable--the headaches, indigestion, muscle spasms, body aches, clenched teeth or knots in your chest.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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More severe cases of salmonellosis may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The velocity of misinformation isn’t just a nuisance.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Eating flaxseed might even ease menopausal symptoms, which—among its many other nuisances—can often include GI issues.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Some visitors may experience inconveniences — like having to recycle or use mass transit instead of driving.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Nina’s challenge is twofold: to get Jim to trust her enough to provide usable intel on Ezra, and to gain the respect of her FBI colleagues, most of whom treat her like an aberration or an inconvenience.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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“Fleabite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabite. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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