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Recent Examples of rattlesnake
Peak rattlesnake season is just getting underway.
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Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The most common is the western rattlesnake, which can be found from sea level to elevations of 7,000 feet, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Don Sweeney
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In June, when the surface temperatures of the rock deep inside the abyss can claw toward 170 degrees — hot enough to kill a rattlesnake caught in the open in a few minutes — the Kaibab offers a cool reprieve.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The most common is the western rattlesnake, which can be found from sea level to elevations of 7,000 feet, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Don Sweeney
april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In June, when the surface temperatures of the rock deep inside the abyss can claw toward 170 degrees — hot enough to kill a rattlesnake caught in the open in a few minutes — the Kaibab offers a cool reprieve.
—New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rattlesnake
Noun
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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
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Huntersville Animal Services officers caught and removed snakes in and around two homes on the same day this week, including a venomous copperhead.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Straight at me, the cobra struck.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Among the more notable stunts this time are Knoxville riding a giant rocket, Bam Margera trapped in a trailer with a cobra and a finale musical number.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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Beyoncé stuck close to the punk theme, adding a black python belt with gold eyelets just below her waist-cinching python corset.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Then release it and wait for a python to show up and chow down, leading scientists to the tracker, and the scene of the dinner.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The rosy boa and tarantula are among my favorites to view.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Lena Dunham was all red sequins, then wrapped in a snakelike feather boa by Valentino.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
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As the days get warmer, lizards and common adders come out, too.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Nike executive Gentry Humphrey, who’s currently the vice president of Jordan footwear, likened the look to that of a snake — specifically the highly venomous black mamba.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Rattlesnake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rattlesnake. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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