as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
the vermin who looted abandoned houses after the hurricane
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Recent Examples of vermin
Others claim that cool, dry conditions that delay tick infestations allow more of a deer’s nutrients to go to antlers instead of fighting blood-sucking vermin.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The order comes weeks after the county health department found evidence of vermin infestation in the store’s hot food, deli and bakery sections.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Property damage and mess: One person reported their neighbor cut down their dad's fruit trees, while others mentioned vermin infestations, smoke from chimneys, and even sump pump runoff flooding their yard.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Other locations will also be routinely checked for cracks to avoid vermin and other pests potentially entering the building.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
The order comes weeks after the county health department found evidence of vermin infestation in the store’s hot food, deli and bakery sections.
—Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
Property damage and mess: One person reported their neighbor cut down their dad's fruit trees, while others mentioned vermin infestations, smoke from chimneys, and even sump pump runoff flooding their yard.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
Other locations will also be routinely checked for cracks to avoid vermin and other pests potentially entering the building.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vermin
Noun
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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This included four search dogs, three doctors, a diving team and a water extraction contingent, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
13 Sep. 2023
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Trump calls Bruce Springsteen a 'jerk': The president slapped back after the musician voiced criticism at concertNeed a break?—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Millions of readers follow along for her advice on work quandaries big and small, from dealing with office jerks to quitting a toxic job.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Elves, insectoids, reptilians, aliens, gods, and clowns are all common.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Harry gets off the phone, tells Seraphina that Jaime has accepted the terms, but doesn't share the rat caveat.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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But peregrines rarely catch rats, raising fears that the rodent had been poisoned and the young falcons may have ingested toxic rat poison.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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That included building a short block wall to separate the deck from the yard — and prevent skunks, possums and other critters from creeping under the deck — build an open fence to surround the property, and add a swale to retain rainwater.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Then other critters came to feast on the skunk’s leftovers, the incredible video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite the slow creep of automation, many fields still require the human touch.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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But between inflated ad tech layers, the persistent creep of made-for-advertising (MFA) sites and brand safety issues, and a growing ecosystem of fraudulent traffic, staying on course isn’t always straightforward.—
Jeff Kaplan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Vermin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vermin. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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