coonskins

Definition of coonskinsnext
plural of coonskin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coonskins
Noun
  • Further, forcing suburban commuter cities to sit at the table with the city of San Diego controlling 42 of 100 votes on the SANDAG board is like two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
    John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Your littlest charges will marvel at the size of the camels, tortoises and giraffes lumbering about the zoo’s meandering paths, and then eagerly pet goats and sheep in the farmyard.
    Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Any sightings of sick, injured or deceased whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles should be reported the NYS Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline at (631) 369-9829.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • There are racoons, snakes, spiders, scorpions, tarantulas and bees.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Their diet typically consists of squirrels, beavers, raccoons, coyotes, rabbits, birds, opossums, cattle, deer, pigs, porcupines, elk, or moose.
    Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Coonskins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coonskins. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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