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as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
the union accused the company executives of being bloodsuckers, since they had given themselves raises at a time when the rank and file were forced to take cuts in their benefits
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as in vampire
a person who habitually preys upon others
a sleazy lawyer who had a reputation for being a shyster, an ambulance chaser, and an all-around bloodsucker
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Recent Examples of bloodsucker
This Dracula is an aristocrat; his cultured nature and Old World legacy add a layer of sophisticated menace to the bloodsucker.
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
The first is on Netflix, introducing viewers to Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid’s versions of these bloodsuckers through the same structure: an interview with a journalist played by the great Eric Bogosian.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Although immortality is a core tenet of vampire lore, it’s not typically explored as most vampire stories involve some mortals crossing paths with a bloodsucker and some moment in time.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
The first is on Netflix, introducing viewers to Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid’s versions of these bloodsuckers through the same structure: an interview with a journalist played by the great Eric Bogosian.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
Although immortality is a core tenet of vampire lore, it’s not typically explored as most vampire stories involve some mortals crossing paths with a bloodsucker and some moment in time.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
This Reagan-era standout brought the over-the-top gore but also plenty of camp in a coming-of-age story with teens becoming bloodsuckers.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloodsucker
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The parasite cryptosporidium, known as crypto, was the most common cause of waterborne disease outbreaks associated with these recreational spaces, with 91% of cases.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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This reusable steel filter straw removes bacteria, parasites, and microplastics from water.Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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While the four vampires (plus their Monster and the Guide, played by Kristen Schaal) are largely unfazed by the news, Guillermo starts to spiral, seemingly unable to accept that this is the end of everything he's worked so hard for (under the watchful eye of the cameras).Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The show ran from 1997 to 2003 and saw Gellar’s Buffy Summers seek out and destroy vampires, demons and other forces of darkness, with the help of her friends.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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By coincidence, most of them met through the Headwaters Chapter 642 of Minnesota Trout Unlimited, which is ironic, perhaps, considering pike are voracious predators of trout, Young says.Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
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The birds were also evaluated based on their foraging success and predator response.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bloodsucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloodsucker. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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