coonskins

Definition of coonskinsnext
plural of coonskin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonskins
Noun
  • Among his promises were government imports of 144,000 sheep and 46,000 cattle to make meat more accessible for Ramadan meals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Before the fire at Fine Oak Farms, the Animal Welfare Institute reported that other barn fires in Ohio this year killed 162 sheep, horses, cows, chickens, and other animals.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The replacement seals worked normally during a second fueling test last week, and no problems were found.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The virus is considered to be a low risk to humans, but officials said people should avoid approaching the seals and keep pets away from the animals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But if we’re all getting corralled to this area by this little Bugs Bunny rabbit?
    Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The white rabbit dives down the hole.
    Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
    Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
  • It's spread by high-risk animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes, coyotes and groundhogs as well as domestic animals like cats, dogs and ferrets.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Coonskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coonskins. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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