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sponger

noun

Definition of sponger

as in parasite

a person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return a sponger who moved in with friends and seems to be in no hurry to get a job and pay a share of the rent

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Noun

These parasites primarily infest the eyes of cats and dogs but can sometimes make their way into human eyes inadvertently.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
Without the ecological check of microbial parasites, humans proliferated.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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But Mitts wine sponges, designed first and foremost for cleaning delicate glassware, offer a great reason to pay attention to the small stuff.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply foundation with a sponge.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2026

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