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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
Ian Bremmer, TIME, 24 Nov. 2024
Symptoms of dry eye include stinging and burning in the eyes, blurred vision, a gritty feeling in the eyes, and eye irritation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
The location of the missing slippers remained a secret until 2018, when the FBI and local authorities recovered them during an undercover sting operation in the Michigan area.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read More: The Man Who Could Beat Erdoğan After stinging defeats in local elections in March for his ruling Justice and Development (AK) party, Erdoğan took a step back to process his losses.
—Ian Bremmer, TIME, 24 Nov. 2024
Symptoms of dry eye include stinging and burning in the eyes, blurred vision, a gritty feeling in the eyes, and eye irritation.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Saturday’s team win erases the sting of a year ago, when Centennial finished as state runner-up by just two points.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
The location of the missing slippers remained a secret until 2018, when the FBI and local authorities recovered them during an undercover sting operation in the Michigan area.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2024
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Big-play problems Jacksonville’s defense has been gouged by big plays, most of them through the air.Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article In January, a security camera captured unnerving footage: what appeared to be a bear had forced its way into a Rolls Royce parked outside a home in the Southern California resort community of Lake Arrowhead, gouged the seats and thrashed the interior.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Idiosyncratic boutique hotels are sprouting up, too, complete with creature comforts and artwork plucked from booming art scenes.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Trump is plucking several House lawmakers to serve in his administration, creating vacancies that will be filled in April or beyond.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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These iPhone discount scams are, at heart, nothing more than phishing attacks.Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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The year was 2014, the heyday of the Nigerian prince email scam, and the up-and-coming attorney was no fool.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 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
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The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
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Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Every woman is either a scorned wife, a cheating girlfriend, or a pretty young thing.Riann Phillip, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Softbank also blew a billion dollars on Wirecard, the German payments company at the center of an international fraud investigation, shortly before the firm unraveled.David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump’s lawsuit, which was filed in Iowa state court in Polk County, accuses the outlet and pollster of violating Iowa’s consumer fraud laws by engaging in deception.Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who has consumed the mushrooms and is experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea is advised to seek medical attention.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Sting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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