as in parasites
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
finally told the sponge to move out of their house and to get a job
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Noun
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Read Next World Large parasites found protruding from fish’s head in South Atlantic.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025 -
The agency reported that testing for parasites, bacteria, viruses and more than 250 chemicals, as well as checks for such issues as toxic red tide, turned up nothing definitive.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This drop begs the question, does Skechers still provide quality risk/reward?—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The low-slung wood frame just begs to be lounged upon, while the white water-resistant cushions add a clean finish.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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The echo of all those other cities’ plights is reason to offer some sympathy, or at least recognition, as the Beltway now absorbs its blows.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Mar. 2025
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As the cheese melts in the oven, the panko absorbs just enough of its richness, creating a crispy, peppery topping that's perfect for pasta, soups, salads, roasted vegetables, and much more.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Sponges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sponges. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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