Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdlime
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025 -
Many moths, attracted to the ultraviolet lights, were captured during a light-trapping excursion near Malles Venosta, Italy.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Pro Bowl returner had a Pro Bowl-type breakout as a receiver in last year's Week 17 matchup against these same Bengals, snaring a 51-yard touchdown bomb from Bo Nix in the fourth quarter and adding another game-tying score at the end of regulation to push that late-December game into overtime.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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When Bello hit Tyler Heineman with a pitch to lead off the fifth, the right-hander immediately drew a double play from George Springer, helping his own cause by snaring the grounder up the middle and firing the ball to second.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But even that doesn’t capture why the Dodgers were the Phillies’ all-time nightmare matchup.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Backed by melancholic country sonics, the clip also captures them performing during a boxing match and highlights the early stages of their growing friendship.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Eagles, at times, struggled to entrap the eighth-year veteran quarterback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hazard: Dressers can tip over and entrap children if not anchored to a wall, violating the STURDY Act standards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since bears aren’t collared or tagged, rangers identify them by physical traits like scars, ear shape, and behavior.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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It's collared by a zoom rocker that drives power zoom on compatible lenses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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How Elizabeth's former mother-in-law will mesh with her new man remains to be seen — but Charlotte and Elizabeth have more pressing matters to address.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some may opt for classic white models that mesh well with most home décor, while others may prefer bolder colors or unique festive designs meant for holiday displays or special occasions.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Biologists use it, too, to understand the way proteins in our cells tangle up and to create effective gene-editing technologies.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
3 Oct. 2025
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The parachute relies on a single suspension line rather than many cords, which reduces tangling and speeds up deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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But most of those productions fell into the trap of self-parody that ensnares so many attempts at franchise crossovers.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca Hall plays Rosenkrantz and Ben Whishaw plays Hujar, who offers a detailed account of his previous day’s activity, involving such idiosyncratic eminences as Susan Sontag and Allen Ginsberg—and the sorts of gamesmanship and intimate tensions that ensnare and frustrate artistic energies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Birdlime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdlime. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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