as in parasite
a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return
During their fundraising campaign, the public radio station encouraged listeners not to be free riders.
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Noun
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Blood smear tests showed no evidence of parasites, and a computed tomography (CT) scan of her head showed no acute intracranial abnormalities.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Accident-only plans do not cover medical issues, such as parasites, cancer or cruciate ligament injuries.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Information on other maximum credit amounts based on income and number of dependents can be found on the IRS website.—
Rachel Barber,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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The number of student visa applications reportedly plummeted after the U.K. implemented new rules barring international undergraduate and master’s students from bringing their dependents with them.—
Nico Lang,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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Care Instructions: After your ride, wipe them down with a damp sponge or cloth.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Feb. 2025
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Blend with a brush or sponge until undetectable for skin that appears smooth, soft, and blurred.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His henchmen were also spotted at the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, inciting fears that America’s premier climate and weather science agency will be dismantled.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The oligarch’s henchmen, Igor and Garnik, have burst into Ani and Ivan’s love nest at his family home and attempt to separate the couple.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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