sidewinders

Definition of sidewindersnext
plural of sidewinder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidewinders
Noun
  • 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
  • Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.
    Laura A. Bischoff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • For nearly a year, migrant rights advocates and neighborhood activists across the Twin Cities have been preparing to mobilize in the event of an immigration enforcement surge.
    Tim Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • From carving a centerpiece-worthy roast to slicing limes for margaritas, the right cutting board saves your knives and counters from damage.
    Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Health inspectors found the food preparation counters and shelves with heavy accumulation of old food debris.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Shake off the winter shivers, Boise.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Every year, homes are affected as the early shivers give way to the bitter cold of January and February.
    Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Stingless bees lack stingers and differ sharply from European honeybees.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Despite their name, stingless bees do have stingers; however, they are not designed for defense.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Sidewinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinders. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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