sidewinders

Definition of sidewindersnext
plural of sidewinder
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Noun
  • Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heat wave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Other rattlesnakes found as far north as Denton County include the timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake and massasauga rattlesnake, Pandelis said.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While the cold might not bother the Burmese pythons in Florida, the state does take official efforts to curb the invasive species' spread, including hosting an annual python hunt.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Durant bumped knees with a teammate during Wednesday’s practice in Houston and couldn’t move his knee well during pregame testing, Udoka said.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Lower both knees until the back knee is close to the floor.
    Jim Diehl CSCS, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
  • Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.
    Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • The 53-year-old rights activist and champion of women’s rights was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 while in prison and has been jailed repeatedly throughout her career.
    Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
  • Hydration support has moved well beyond plain water, and electrolyte powders have become a regular part of workout bags, desk drawers and kitchen counters.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • For anyone with even a mild rodent aversion, that can trigger shivers of disgust.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
  • Miller wrote the play long before the rise of artificial intelligence sent shivers through the American workforce.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Sidewinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinders. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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