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Recent Examples of sidewinder
Among them is a man who a month ago was bitten by a sidewinder rattlesnake near the desert resort city of Palm Springs.
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Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023
When attacked by predators like sidewinder snakes, the rodents execute stunt-like aerial kicks that smack snakes away in a matter of milliseconds. 3.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023
The variety of rattlesnakes in the U.S. is vast, from the Eastern Diamondback, which loves the long pine forests of the Southeast and can be found in parks throughout the region, from the Everglades to Cumberland Island National Seashore, to the sidewinder, found in the deserts of the Southwest.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
Following a call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to President Biden, Biden authorized that U.S. aircraft take down the new high-altitude object and a U.S. F-22 shot it down with a sidewinder missile, Ryder said.
—ABC News, 12 Feb. 2023
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Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2023
When attacked by predators like sidewinder snakes, the rodents execute stunt-like aerial kicks that smack snakes away in a matter of milliseconds. 3.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023
The variety of rattlesnakes in the U.S. is vast, from the Eastern Diamondback, which loves the long pine forests of the Southeast and can be found in parks throughout the region, from the Everglades to Cumberland Island National Seashore, to the sidewinder, found in the deserts of the Southwest.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023
Following a call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to President Biden, Biden authorized that U.S. aircraft take down the new high-altitude object and a U.S. F-22 shot it down with a sidewinder missile, Ryder said.
—ABC News, 12 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidewinder
Noun
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Luckily, Australian skinks have evolved their own molecular armor against cobra venom—using the exact same sugar-blocking mechanism that cobras use to resist their own toxins.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
28 Aug. 2025
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The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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Alcaraz blasted a 131mph serve down the middle that landed like a roundhouse right to the jaw, then kicked in a second serve on set point.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Follow her adventures in drinks, parenting and roundhouse kicks on Instagram at @thesocalwinegal.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake are the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to Barrios, 18 types of snakes are found in the Bay Area; only the rattlesnake is dangerous to humans.—
Tina Chen,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Duggan asserted that because Tisdel hails from a swing district, Democrats rejected his plan.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs also picked up free-agent swing tackle Jaylon Moore to solidify the line.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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The University of Kentucky says the main types of venomous snakes found in the commonwealth are copperheads, pigmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and western cottonmouths.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee's other venomous snakes are copperheads and cottonmouths.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Again, with an inside-out forehand that had Osaka down on one knee trying to retrieve it.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Build your look off of Zara's hooded khaki jacket and incorporate elements including (but not limited to) pleated skirts or trouser shorts, a necktie, knee high-socks, your choice of footwear and bayonetta glasses like this affordable pair off Amazon.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This included cobras, a green mamba, a boa constrictor and tarantulas, authorities said.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Black mambas are often seen cruising the savanna with their head and neck held high, using their keen eyesight to scan for danger or track prey – typically small mammals such as hyraxes, bush babies, and rodents.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Anchoring the offensive line will be senior left tackle Dylan Knutson, while two of the returning starters tasked with making the passing game hum will be senior tight end Luke Pasquesi and junior wide receiver Jack Burger (4 TDs).—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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That analysis is shared by many on the left, particularly following the announcement by current Chancellor Rachel Reeves in March on extra welfare cuts after the OBR questioned whether a previous package of cuts would save as much as Reeves was claiming.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Sidewinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinder. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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