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as in lure
something used to attract animals to a hook or into a trap
cheese is the traditional bait for trapping mice
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as in temptation
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the promise of free vacation is surefire bait to get people to agree to be chaperones for school trips
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as in to taunt
to attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults
I wished the candidates would stop baiting each other and instead address the real issues
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as in to lure
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the investment scheme cunningly baits the greedy and the unscrupulous
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Recent Examples of bait
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Be warned that the hook will be just as convincing as the bait in most cases, sometimes complete with 2FA-bypass methodologies built into the attack.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Carley Thornell, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Kenneth Curtis, 75, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors including baiting bears, illegally hunting wildlife with bait and failing to wear daylight fluorescent orange while hunting, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The show has more than 190 exhibitors — including 30 new ones this year — showing fish houses and equipment such as augers, underwater cameras, shelter lights, float suits, heaters, digital fish finders as well as rods and reels, tackle and plastic bait among other things.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Be warned that the hook will be just as convincing as the bait in most cases, sometimes complete with 2FA-bypass methodologies built into the attack.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
Emiliano was like a patient older brother, baiting a kid-sized reel for the stocked pond and showing our junior angler how to reel in (and toss back) his slippery catch.
—Carley Thornell, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Kenneth Curtis, 75, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors including baiting bears, illegally hunting wildlife with bait and failing to wear daylight fluorescent orange while hunting, state officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bait
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The thrill of getting something for free, like a dozen doughnuts, easily overshadows the lure of a discount.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These additives, along with high levels of sugar, salt and fat, help create the overwhelming lure of ultraprocessed foods.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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During turbulent times, resist the temptation to abandon your strategy.Jamie Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But with tension building between them, temptation blows in on every tropical breeze.Nora Dahlia, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Kaczynski had taunted officials with a rambling manifesto and was apprehended following one of the longest FBI manhunts in history.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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India, a team whose 12-year-old unbeaten home record has just been dismantled by New Zealand, taunted them with superior skills and in-your-face backchat.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Here's how to keep wild turkeys away from your yard Other Animals While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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As budgets get tight, some executives are always tempted to cut back on marketing.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The fastest way to get rid of roof rats involves a combination of trapping, sealing entry points and removing food and shelter: Set traps strategically: Use snap traps or electronic traps baited with peanut butter, fruit or nuts.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Why Keyword Blocking Is The Wrong Measure In my opinion, creating blacklists of keywords is the most standard brand safety measure, as well as its most typical trap.Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, major music festivals keep fans engaged by leveraging social media and email campaigns to tease future lineups, share behind-the-scenes content, and host exclusive giveaways leading up to the event.Blake Patterson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Courtesy of Google At last year’s Google I/O, Google teased smart glasses that could caption real-world conversations, a feature that's helpful for people with hearing loss.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
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The film was way ahead of its time with Fox as a demon possessed it girl, seducing and devouring mainly men.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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In one scene, Naomi seduces Jordan by walking into the room wearing nothing but stockings and shoes.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tangent Jones is on the hook to pay $1.48 billion in damages to the families of the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting victims, after using his shows to spread false claims about the incident.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Health insurance costs are far outpacing inflation, leaving more consumers on the hook each year for thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Bait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bait. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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