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bee

[bee] / bi /
NOUN
honey-making, stinging insect
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NOUN
collective task
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A lot of them had excelled in school: We talked to a boy that had just won a spelling bee, for example.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Looking ahead, the researchers intend to explore other uses for native bee honey as a solvent in ultrasound-assisted extraction, including processing additional plant residues.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

In addition to keeping five beehives, Dr Juraj Majtán heads a lab studying bees and bee products at the Institute of Molecular Biology, part of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

One of the two entrances to Elephant Valley is outfitted with bee boxes; bees are known to be a natural elephant deterrent and can help in preventing the animals from disrupting crops or communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

A you don't even know what a turnip is bee.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds