insidious
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But there’s something uniquely insidious about how the phone is eager to sop up the bounty of time that retirement has granted me.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s a subtle shift where “treat yourself” moments — like frequent dinners out or luxury upgrades — slowly morph into consistent, insidious monthly expenses.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
It’s a push that is far more systematic and insidious than we are giving them credit for.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
"The cold is a very insidious enemy, it should not be underestimated," she said.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
I mean the insidious, demoralizing fear of betrayal, of treachery, of cruelty, of being silenced.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing insidious
Grade 9, List 1
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