sidewinders

plural of sidewinder

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidewinders
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
  • The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • 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
  • Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I.
    Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Surrounded by some of the state capital’s oldest buildings, the Green is where troops once assembled during the American Revolution and where suffragettes campaigned for women’s rights.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Although Blatter himself was not charged in the investigation, his regime collapsed under the weight of hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes for TV rights and other spoils, and he was soon banned from international football for ethical breaches.
    Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • The counters were regularly wiped clean because of messy diaper changes and after meals.
    Jenny Hughes, Parents, 28 May 2026
  • The Michelin Guide on Thursday afternoon announced that a pair of chef counters, Emelina in West Palm Beach and Mutra in North Miami, each earned one star.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Economic shivers give both the fits, and a pressured consumer has both well in the red so far this year.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
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“Sidewinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinders. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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