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Recent Examples of reptiles
His words evoke the image of an animal slithering on the ground before growing—an allusion that was likely intended as a gardening pun about reptiles, argues classics scholar Rebecca Armstrong.
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Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
And before his television career, Rausch built a social media following as a snake wrangler in his native Alabama and across the South, posting videos of himself handling and relocating various reptiles as a part of his business.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers found many reptiles, including a reticulated python, the world's longest snake, and a bright green flying snake.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Unlike iguanas, which feed on plants and vegetation, these lizards have a broad diet and eat insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and their eggs and small mammals, according to the FWC.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2017, the agency also rescued more than 100 venomous snakes and reptiles from a animal hoarding incident.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
That may well drive new interest in reptiles and exotic animals, particularly as Repticon returns to Aurora, Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 22.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
And before his television career, Rausch built a social media following as a snake wrangler in his native Alabama and across the South, posting videos of himself handling and relocating various reptiles as a part of his business.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers found many reptiles, including a reticulated python, the world's longest snake, and a bright green flying snake.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Unlike iguanas, which feed on plants and vegetation, these lizards have a broad diet and eat insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and their eggs and small mammals, according to the FWC.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2017, the agency also rescued more than 100 venomous snakes and reptiles from a animal hoarding incident.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
That may well drive new interest in reptiles and exotic animals, particularly as Repticon returns to Aurora, Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 22.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
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Federal authorities allege in an indictment that the images portrayed of dogs raised and offered for sale at the Giant German Shepherd Ranch in Hopkins County were a disguise for a place where, instead, cruelty and neglect were rampant.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 8,000 people annually are bitten by venomous snakes, with fewer than 10 deaths.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Magee, who has had his business for more than 20 years, said he’s been busy with an influx of calls from homeowners, golf courses and HOAs needing snakes removed.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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The design and details impressed archaeologists, but the feature that caught their attention was the presence of four sculpted toads placed around the drumhead, Arkeonews explained.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each parking lot has its own special symbol (besides the blue dolphin and the yellow toucan, there are red snappers, pink flamingos, green toads and white sea horses) and is planted with a different tree species.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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The tale spun down that the manger star cloud was where the beasts were feeding.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Costumed beasts and creepy crawlies aren’t limited to Halloween.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reptiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reptiles. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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