coonskins

Definition of coonskinsnext
plural of coonskin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonskins
Noun
  • The Beyem Seo pack killed more than 92 calves and sheep in just over six months, ranging close to ranches, homes and schools and terrifying local families.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The spotlight, however, seems fixated on Estelle Manor, which technically resides in a region where there’s more sheep than people.
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • During winter in the Arctic, where there are seals, polar bears will be nearby.
    Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
  • So, while the ice was decreasing — reducing the bears’ ability to hunt for seals — their fat reserves were growing.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The rabbit was inspired by halftime performer Bad Bunny, who has spoken out about the administration’s immigration raids, including at the Grammy Awards.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Better yet, skip the feeding and observe the rabbits from a distance.
    Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But toads and frogs are also prey animals for owls, hawks, skunks, opossums, and raccoons.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Speaking of critters, animals such as raccoons and rats may find their way out of the cold and into homes through plumbing stacks and other gaps, said Shaun Crawford, owner of The Critter Guys, based in Delray Beach.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Coonskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coonskins. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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