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Green anacondas can be 20 to 30 feet in length, and can weigh over 550 pounds, according to National Geographic.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Researchers also said one of the northern green anacondas measured 6.3 meters (about 20 feet).
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The title of the world's heaviest snake goes to green anacondas, according to the National History Museum.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Researchers also said one of the northern green anacondas measured 6.3 meters (about 20 feet).
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 25 Dec. 2024
The original 1997 Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube and followed a National Geographic-esque film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest and deadliest snake, an anaconda.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
The title of the world's heaviest snake goes to green anacondas, according to the National History Museum.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anaconda
Noun
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Alligators have a more straightforward approach, which likely explains why the python in the video was missing its head.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kimmel has trained Otto to hunt iguanas by day and pythons by night.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The taxidermy mounts in the visitor center — which include a bear, a mountain lion, a red fox, a porcupine, a great horned owl and a rattlesnake — all are wearing party hats.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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Some of the most venomous snakes found in Texas are copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Texas is home to 105 species of snakes, with 15 being venomous. Pit vipers and North American cobras are the two species of venomous snakes found in the Lone Star state.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 July 2025
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However, contrary to popular belief, cobras aren’t the fastest strikers in the snake world.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Lisa Vanderpump wore a cape made of feather boas and a giant hat while driving through the 2019 Pride event in the back of a convertible.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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That brought the total number of nonnative constrictors removed in all Florida Python Challenge competitions to 1,112.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
11 July 2024
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This is a humid, low-lying landscape not unlike the wetlands where today’s large constrictors thrive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many snakes are excellent at striking quickly, the black mamba holds the record for sustained land speed.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Black mambas are often seen cruising the savanna with their head and neck held high, using their keen eyesight to scan for danger or track prey – typically small mammals such as hyraxes, bush babies, and rodents.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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In the Southeast, there are several venomous snakes that could potentially cause an injury to a human or pet: three species of rattlesnakes (eastern diamondback, timber, and pygmy), copperhead, cotton mouth (also known as water moccasins), and coral snake, says Maerz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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With an opening on each side of their head between the eye and nostril, pit vipers are broken into three groups: copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes, according to TPWD.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Investment piece: Jonathan Anderson’s unconstructed moccasin sneaker hybrids at Dior.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Joss placed a pair of moccasins between the couple, symbolizing their journey.—
Ethan Bauer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Anaconda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anaconda. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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