- plural of insect.
insects
Example Sentences
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Health authorities also found that the restaurant used ants that "contained up to 55 times more heavy metals than typical edible insects", according to a report on The Chosun Daily.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"I love to think that we can do that and help insects to thrive."
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Climate change is making some parts of Canada more hospitable to insects that weaken trees, making them more susceptible to fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"I think it's a very broad contribution for people that are working with insects, frogs, and all kinds of groups, animal groups, in which we have both maternal care and paternal care."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
And there were insects he could eat if it came to a choice of that or starving.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
