Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonskins
Noun
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The moment has been so baked into America's cultural cake that Tea Party Republicans parroted the phrase, not realizing that the film is a satire of sheep mentality and the man who authored it (screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky) was a political lefty.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The farmer manages a male-only herd of sheep.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s even a whole suborder of carnivores called the pinnipeds, which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses who move between land and water.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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Anhingas dive into the water like seals to feed on them.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are always squirrels, chipmunks and birds to cheer you on, with the occasional rabbit or deer for good measure.—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yes, its name is an homage to the classic leporine book, with grassy notes a rabbit might adore.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are racoons, snakes, spiders, scorpions, tarantulas and bees.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tubing mascara Avoid the raccoon look once the weather heats up by swapping in a tubing mascara that won't smudge or cause dark under-eyes.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Coonskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coonskins. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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