fleabites

noun

plural of fleabite
as in pinpricks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleabites
  1. pinpricks
  2. rubs
  3. headaches
  4. irritants
  5. inconveniences
  6. nuisances
  7. pests
  8. thorns
Noun
  • Father's Day, like so many holidays, birthdays and anniversaries, can be sharp pinpricks in a long expanse of grief that bring a flood of memories and pain to the surface.
    — Shay Martin, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • The snapshot, based on data collected in 2025 and released this week, highlights water ice in bright blue alongside intertwining dark dust lanes that weave through the region, dotted with pinpricks of light from newborn stars.
    — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of pinpricks
Noun
  • The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.
    — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of rubs
Noun
  • Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
    — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Exposure to other irritants, such as dust, chemicals and pollution, can also cause it.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • And for little ones with whose cheeks might be chafed due to diaper rash, the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste helps seal out wetness and irritants to protect skin.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of irritants
Noun
  • There have been reports that some locals are not thrilled with Lipa and Turner’s takeover of their city, which has resulted in road closures and other inconveniences.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
  • From everyday disruptions to other inconveniences and (perhaps) annoyances, things pop up.
    — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 June 2026
Definition of inconveniences
Noun
  • Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Definition of nuisances
Noun
  • Having snakes around is actually beneficial to gardening—many snakes feed on garden pests such as slugs and snails, and others prey on rodents.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
  • Don’t mound mulch like a volcano or pile it against the trunk because this can introduce pests and diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of pests
Noun
  • An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 25 June 2026
  • The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Definition of thorns
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“Fleabites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleabites. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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