Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidewinders
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Strengthening the muscles in your legs and around your knees can help reduce knee pain.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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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
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North Carolina has a great many copperheads, and as a result, many copperhead bites.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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In Los Angeles, Wakasa said, a DSA mayor would be expected to build more public transit, strengthen protections for renters, fight for workers’ rights, raise the minimum wage and defend local immigrants from the federal government.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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What specifically might these legal rights and protections look like?—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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These tiers can help display more petite refreshments, adding depth to your tablescape or saving space on your tables and counters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Why scent is trending right now Social media did what perfume counters could not.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Sidewinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinders. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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