Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdlime
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Part of a trash chute had to be cut open to rescue a woman trapped inside.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 June 2026 -
The small animal was trapped nearly six feet down inside the tube, with no easy way out.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Later in that first period, Brock Nelson snuck behind the Vegas defense all alone, but Hart snared his wrister with a flick of his glove hand.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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First baseman Michael Busch finished the play by reaching out and snaring Hoerner’s dazzling throw to complete the highlight and nab the speedy Salazar for the out.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The places featured here, selected by local editors, highlight just some of the landmarks and destinations that capture the region’s significance as the nation marks 250 years.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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This might not be a circumstance where the AI would shine in aiding the mental health of the user (or, on the other side of the coin, deluding them and entrapping them).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Long voice recordings, detailed videos, and highly personal content can provide the material for scammers to use, not only to convince you, but also to entrap someone else.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Fish and Wildlife will now assess the animal and, if healthy, it will be collared and released into the nearest suitable habitat within the Santa Monica Mountains, the Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The video, from a traffic stop of a white Volvo semi in a rural area on May 18, shows officers pulling the vehicle over before the driver descends from the cab and attempts to run away, crossing a set of train tracks before being quickly collared by law enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The potatoes had just the right creaminess, which meshed well with the braise.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Sometimes their corporate cultures don't mesh, or the new owner does not know how to incubate a smaller brand, according to Modi.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are tangled in a bitter contest that’s headed to a runoff on June 16.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The design allows the LCS to operate in shallower coastal waters and avoid getting tangled in wires or cables, like those that might tether mines.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Those charges followed a sprawling indictment of 34 defendants that also ensnared Hall of Fame player and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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In each new place, Charlie pretends to be Layla, hoping to ensnare an unsuspecting Stanley into his web of deceit.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Birdlime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdlime. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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