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Recent Examples of slithering
Boan points out turtles, frogs and small snakes slithering off to the side.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Before each take, creator and showrunner Sam Levinson would make a hand gesture like a slithering snake — Akinnuoye-Agbaje demonstrates it — to evoke the energy Alamo should have.
—Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Invasive Asian swamp eels are slithering into the canals of South Florida – and the University of Florida wants the public's help to track them.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Jason Magee was walking a popular trail in Mission Viejo when a familiar sight caught the corner of his eye — a rattlesnake slithering in the nearby bushes, dangerously close to a skatepark, playground and a dog park.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, being naturally snake-free doesn’t mean there isn’t a single snake slithering around Ireland.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Student Christina Chang says that being mindful of the snakes slithering around keeps her grounded in the practice.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
None were more notable than Biel’s 68th-minute goal off a slithering cross from Liel Abada, and then Biel’s stoppage-time goal to seal it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Before each take, creator and showrunner Sam Levinson would make a hand gesture like a slithering snake — Akinnuoye-Agbaje demonstrates it — to evoke the energy Alamo should have.
—Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Invasive Asian swamp eels are slithering into the canals of South Florida – and the University of Florida wants the public's help to track them.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Jason Magee was walking a popular trail in Mission Viejo when a familiar sight caught the corner of his eye — a rattlesnake slithering in the nearby bushes, dangerously close to a skatepark, playground and a dog park.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Still, being naturally snake-free doesn’t mean there isn’t a single snake slithering around Ireland.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Student Christina Chang says that being mindful of the snakes slithering around keeps her grounded in the practice.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
None were more notable than Biel’s 68th-minute goal off a slithering cross from Liel Abada, and then Biel’s stoppage-time goal to seal it.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Even the opening credits, some written in slithering hair, seem to tremble out of either fear or ecstasy.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slithering
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For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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That dingy look creeping across the screens and settling on every surface?—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police said Morgan was seen crawling under a partially open garage door before jumping into a backyard pool.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Footage shared by Sky News showed the animal crawling up onto the eatery's counter.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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But that would lead to long lines of impatient and, let’s face it, rather demanding party guests snaking around the hotel (and potentially getting soaked, in Saturday’s dreadful weather).—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Judging from the line snaking down Robertson Blvd.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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Things got just a bit chippy in the top of the sixth when Webb fired a four-seam fastball into the ribs of Dalton Rushing, who many speculated had made a disparaging comment at Jung Hoo Lee during Tuesday’s game when the Giants outfielder was hurt sliding home.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Slithering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slithering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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