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as in to pluck
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
swindlers who sting unwary tourists by posing as officials demanding money
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as in scam
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
the pawn shop operation turned out to be a sting by undercover police officers to catch the ring of burglars
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the sting of cold air against my face
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Recent Examples of sting
Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Each of these factors stung Mikel Arteta’s side in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa yesterday, a result that came just hours after Liverpool found two late goals to beat Brentford.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Advertisement But even with the sting of those losses still fresh, rebuilding and fundraising efforts are underway.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Verb
From the outside, their houses looked undamaged, but inside the air stung their throats and made their eyes water and heads pound.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Each of these factors stung Mikel Arteta’s side in the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa yesterday, a result that came just hours after Liverpool found two late goals to beat Brentford.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
Understanding why employers lean towards internal hires provides clarity and reduces the emotional sting of rejection.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Advertisement But even with the sting of those losses still fresh, rebuilding and fundraising efforts are underway.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sting
Verb
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State officials announced that another realtor has been charged with allegedly price gouging victims of the deadly wildfires devastating Southern California communities.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The gas prices are now competitive instead of gouging.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For Hodge, having to squat naked and pluck out her eye was nothing compared with what would follow.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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More than 750 northern tidewater gobies were plucked from a lagoon ravaged by the Palisades fire and transferred to aquariums.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to a recent study, pickpocket scams are more prevalent in Europe, particularly in Italy, which ranked highest for pickpockets among the continent's other top destinations.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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This is happening as scams evolve into multi-layered, personalized threats that are increasingly difficult to spot.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The world's largest slithering snake is sure to send a tingle down your spine.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
12 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness!—
Taylor Lane,
StyleCaster,
3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There’s a scene where the duo is trying to get their rent money back from Alyssa’s conniving and cheating boyfriend, which perfectly encapsulates the blend of wit and physical comedy that makes the film so memorable.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2025
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West Virginia was also willing to cheat off of Keshon Gilbert.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jair Bolsonaro’s Stay-Out-of-Jail Card: The former Brazilian president, squeezed by criminal investigations, is looking to Trump, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to shift his nation’s politics — and maybe keep him a free man.—
Ruth Maclean,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use a fire extinguisher by pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the lever slowly and sweeping the nozzle side to side For a grease fire, try to cover the flames with a lid or pan to snuff them out.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The fraud complaint indicated that voter registration cards were altered.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the directive did appear to cover Pell grants, housing vouchers, and such disparate programs as Medicaid fraud prevention and gun safety services.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This all-purpose first aid kit from First Aid Only contains 299 pieces of emergency medical supplies for minor cuts, scrapes, and aches and pains.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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What Are the Symptoms of Flu? Symptoms usually come on suddenly, according to the CDC, and can include fevers above 100.4 degrees F, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills and occasionally nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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