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infested

[in-fes-tid] / ɪnˈfɛs tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
overrun
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


ADJECTIVE
diseased
Synonyms


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In their report, OIG inspectors said they found immigrants held at the facility had to use showers infested with small bugs and were only allowed to do so three times a week.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The infested grapevines were shipped from Fresno to Costco warehouses in 24 Northern California counties in April and May, state officials said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Michael Schmoyer -- the associate administrator for the country's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and head of the NWS Directorate -- said the infested beef calf "is not a danger to the food supply."

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

"In areas where these termites are common, it's just a matter of time before homes are infested, so this study is a good initial step toward alternative strategies for controlling them."

From Science Daily May 9, 2026

Queenie sniffs a bedroll that has replaced the infested horse blanket.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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