Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdliming
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Trump has repeatedly praised Rubio’s handling of Venezuela after capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026 -
As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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The blaze quickly extended to Engine 79’s firetruck and spread to the first-floor staircase, trapping firefighters upstairs.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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By trapping radiation from the Sun and from deep space, our planet’s magnetic field is part of what makes Earth habitable for us and other life forms.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of the most effective tools involves collaring individual wolves and tracking their movements through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those researchers have been collaring and tracking wolves in the region since their reintroduction.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The vehicle caught on fire, entrapping the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Getting young people to trust and depend on the traffickers is part of entrapping them.—
Anne P. DePrince,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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Even more could be catching up the following morning.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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This week’s adventures in dining were a bit of a mixed bag of Lenten fish fry, catching up with a friend and fulfilling a craving.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Right now in that process, the Tigers are meshing young prospects and new non-roster invitees with a roster that feels close to set.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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There’s a difference between characters not meshing and actors not meshing, though.—
Theater Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Birdliming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdliming. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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