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as in serpent
a limbless reptile with a long body
snakes are cold-blooded, so they regulate their body temperature by alternately basking in sunlight and seeking shade
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as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
why, that dirty, rotten snake!
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as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
what a snake she was—having an affair with my husband while I was in the hospital!
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Recent Examples of snake
John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the real-life Warrens undoubtedly were hucksters and snake-oil salesmen, the fictional ones are an intensely likable couple whose love for each other is far firmer than the veil between the living and the dead.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
The 42nd District now snakes north and inland, picking up Bellflower, Commerce, Downey, Huntington Park and Lakewood.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In the heat of the day, desert-dwelling snakes will retreat into shade or rodent burrows to shield themselves from the scorching sun.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the real-life Warrens undoubtedly were hucksters and snake-oil salesmen, the fictional ones are an intensely likable couple whose love for each other is far firmer than the veil between the living and the dead.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The river snaked on into the next county, but the trail stopped near the highway.
—Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
The 42nd District now snakes north and inland, picking up Bellflower, Commerce, Downey, Huntington Park and Lakewood.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snake
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For example, Rose’s eponymous collection of jewels includes 18-karat gold and diamond rings inspired by the soaring grace and strength of eagles, graceful serpent cuffs and natural diamond jewelry.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The serpent is reclaiming the land, and the symbol is creation and transformation in Mesoamerican culture.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nationally, the most common dog breed is the Labrador retriever, but Arizona has a different favorite.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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As security officer of the Maginot, Morrow abandons his post to kill the traitor — allowing the ship to continue its collision course into Earth.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro and his son Eduardo, who has been actively lobbying against Brazil in Washington, have both been branded as traitors by Lula supporters.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Players must navigate nightmarish mazes where monsters lurk at every turn.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, a similar scene closely followed as the funeral procession for Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic crawled along through the highways and streets in the community Simoncic worked to keep safe.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Eby crawled across a ladder over the water to the vehicle, then crawled back with the child on his back, the video shows.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Trimeresurus nujiang, also known as the Nujiang green pit-viper, is a new arboreal, or tree-dwelling, snake species known only from the high-altitude evergreen forests that border the canyon in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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How to identify venomous snakes in Texas Texas is home to four venomous snakes, three of which belong to the same family — the pit vipers.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Aloe vera sneaks in lightweight hydration, and wheat protein helps strengthen to keep breakage at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Read about a man who has snuck into prestigious events for nearly a decade.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The jobs report from July shattered the narrative that the economy of 2025 was strong, revising previous figures downward and revealing something close to an 80% collapse in hiring, even as inflation crept upwards and layoffs rolled.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most bills still require 60 votes to creep forward, and there are no signs of that level of Senate support for so clearly defying Trump.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Snake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snake. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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