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
Within a few hours, the eggs hatch into larvae (maggots) and burrow into the wound, eating the living flesh.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Adult pepper maggot flies lay their eggs on the developing fruits, which are damaged by maggot feeding once the eggs hatch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The question was, which aspects of rotting fruit do these maggots like and dislike?
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
That’s different from most other types of maggots that feed on decomposing flesh.
—George Petras, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Adult pepper maggot flies lay their eggs on the developing fruits, which are damaged by maggot feeding once the eggs hatch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The question was, which aspects of rotting fruit do these maggots like and dislike?
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
That’s different from most other types of maggots that feed on decomposing flesh.
—George Petras, USA Today, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for maggot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggot
Noun
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This translates into collections that transcend seasonal whims, instead offering timeless pieces with modern sensibilities.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Ownership of the Birmingham Property changed hands several times through transactions initiated at the whims of the Respondent.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Trying to go back to the Spelling Bee? Want to learn more about bees?—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competition started with 243 young spellers who qualified after advancing through local and regional bees.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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“Maggot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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