Thesaurus results for ASP

asp

noun

Definition of asp

as in adder

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Recent Examples of asp The following year Antony died by suicide, and Cleopatra took her own life soon after, reportedly dying from an asp’s poison. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026 Then, as legend holds, the queen let a poisonous asp bite her, choosing death with Antony over life under Octavian’s rule. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 16 Feb. 2026 Rather than allowing herself to be captured by the Romans, legend has it that Cleopatra let a poisonous asp bite her in Alexandria, according to the documentary. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025 Among the caterpillars Walker has studied are puss, or asp, caterpillars, whose stings can be excruciating. — Ivan Amato, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025 But this area of research could mean that one day, the asp caterpillar’s venom could bring not only pain but relief. — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023

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Noun

As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
And after that gets done, the next step is concatenating them to create a full adder, because that is the fundamental computing logic component.

— Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of adder

Noun

Hundreds of python hunters are currently combing the Everglades ecosystem in Southern Florida for the state’s annual Python Challenge.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026
In a report published July 11, an FWC spokesperson told ABC News that a new Burmese python hotspot has emerged in a portion of Charlotte County — north of Naples and Fort Myers.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Definition of python

Noun

Elordi’s character Nate was killed off in the penultimate episode when he was buried alive and then bit by a rattlesnake.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Health officials say anyone bitten by a rattlesnake should seek emergency medical care immediately, remain as still as possible and avoid attempting home remedies that can worsen the injury.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rattlesnake

Noun

Seersucker jackets, moccasins without socks, and dress shirts designed to expose just enough of the body to be sensual.

— Dave Schilling Contributing Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Alternatively, this look pairs a petal-pink mini with Prada loafer moccasin shoes.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 27 May 2026