copperhead

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Recent Examples of copperhead The copperhead snake is the most common and prevalent venomous snake in the state, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's website. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 Of the 14 snakes native to the state, the northern copperhead and the timber rattlesnake are the only two venomous species, according to Annicelli. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026 Fortunately, the copperhead’s bite is less dangerous than that of the rattlesnake. Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026 Venomous snakes—including the timber rattlesnake, the copperhead, and the cottonmouth—all make this area their home. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for copperhead
Recent Examples of Synonyms for copperhead
Noun
  • That's when Quinn was bitten twice on the thigh by a rattlesnake.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • Tennessee is home to 32 species of snakes, but only four of them secrete venom — the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake and pygmy rattlesnake.
    Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • But this is impossible once cobra venom enters the system.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Straight at me, the cobra struck.
    John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The history of the Osage people is told through the artwork of modern artists, including R.A. Red Corn, braided in TL Salisbury's handcrafted traditional necklaces and moccasins, and stitched together in Dante Biss-Grayson's fashion designs.
    Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Apr. 2026
  • But the most recognizable style of loafer originated in Aurland, Norway, in 1930, when one Nils Gregoriussen Tveranger decided to combine the techniques of traditional Native American moccasin construction with the design of a simple shoe worn by local fisherman.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.
    Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And after that gets done, the next step is concatenating them to create a full adder, because that is the fundamental computing logic component.
    Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For the occasion, the then-11-year-old English actress chose a long gray dress and a cute black boa.
    Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • Pugh accessorized with a feather boa and gold statement jewelry.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • If this animal sounds like a Burmese python, that’s because the serpent-like fish — known as Asian swamp eels — have a lot in common with the big, invasive constrictors.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The snake was identified as a carpet python, a non-venomous constrictor commonly found in Australia’s coastal regions.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The curation of silhouettes includes Cordelia, Cora, Clarina, Vadada and Addadina, featuring textured jacquards, metallic leathers, python prints, brocades and lurex fabrics.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
  • Loren Stewart’s shell necklace adds a touch of summer, while Khaite’s python-effect shoulder bag is a seasonless star.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Black mamba venom represents one solution to that problem. Snakes like the black mamba can stir fear in the bravest of us.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • The Oilers’ penalty kill had its issues –– virtually any team with weak goaltending does –– but their power play remained as lethal as a black mamba.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026

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“Copperhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copperhead. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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