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mosquito

[muh-skee-toh] / məˈski toʊ /
NOUN
insect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ant aphid bee beetle butterfly cockroach dragonfly flea fruit fly gnat grasshopper ladybug mite moth pest spider termite tick
STRONG
arachnid arthropod bedbug bumblebee cootie fly hornet louse
WEAK
daddy longlegs praying mantis vermin yellowjacket
NOUN
vermin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ant flea insect rodent
STRONG
bedbug centipede fly foxes lice mice rat snake termite weasel

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This research offers the first detailed visualization of mosquito flight behavior and provides measurable data that could improve trapping and control methods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

My body was covered in a handful of enlarged mosquito bites, many of them already open gashes from my relentless itching.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Some counties have noticed the major increase through their mosquito traps or from calls for service regarding the flying pests.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Previous digital acquisitions include WeChat, Flappy Bird, EUKI, and the design for the mosquito emoji.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

I part the mosquito netting and climb into my box, arranging myself so that I am facing up, my hands folded on my waist.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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