as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
the last maggot he got in his head resulted in a disastrous extramarital affair
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of maggot
Adult pepper maggot flies lay their eggs on the developing fruits, which are damaged by maggot feeding once the eggs hatch.
—
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Once hatched, the maggots eat the animal's flesh, leaving further lesions and wounds, which can kill the host.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Basil tends to repel flies and maggots, and marigolds do as well.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Their eggs, laid in open wounds or on mucous membranes, would then not hatch into the flesh-eating maggots that can infest livestock, wild mammals, household pets and even humans.
—John Hanna, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maggot
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Once hatched, the maggots eat the animal's flesh, leaving further lesions and wounds, which can kill the host.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Basil tends to repel flies and maggots, and marigolds do as well.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Their eggs, laid in open wounds or on mucous membranes, would then not hatch into the flesh-eating maggots that can infest livestock, wild mammals, household pets and even humans.
—John Hanna, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for maggot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maggot
Noun
-
Now is the time for Colorado leaders to push back on this bad decision and fight for a future where disaster declarations are considered on their merits and qualifications, not on the angry whims of one man.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Butlers are on call (and WhatsApp) for your every whim and can arrange tennis lessons, boat excursions, and horseback riding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Fungicide use could harm bees and other visitors in surprising ways, such as by killing those microbes that the bees ingest and need for gut health.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
-
To bring butterflies, bees, and other important pollinators into your outdoor area, consider adding the sun-loving milkweed.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Maggot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maggot. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
