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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snakelike
Adjective
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Already, talks for a prequel, exploring the origins of the malevolent force at the film’s center, are underway.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 Aug. 2025 -
The malevolent mother’s whisper campaign did the trick.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Aug. 2025
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The fundraiser follows McIvor’s announcement earlier this month that he’d been diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of malignant brain tumor experienced by adults.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by normal as well as malignant prostate gland cells, in the blood.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Imagine the naïve mind of a 16-yer old being manipulated by the devious, nefarious, and exceptionally skillful political strategists who are backed by countless billions of bucks.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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This comedic musical tale about ambition, love, family and devious murder plots will have playgoers gasping with laughter and reveling in its lively, imaginative score, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Accessing the code prompts recipients to provide personal and financial information, or can lead to downloading malicious software.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Victims are then defrauded again, with more money lost to these malicious recovery schemes.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Maybe the Iranians could propose that name change in spiteful retaliation.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
12 May 2025
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Stewart’s switch from his usual snark to imitate Colbert’s buffoonery proved how spiteful and irreligious political humor has become since the left’s worship of Barack Obama and subsequent persecution of President Trump.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But filtration and sterilization is probably not perfect, risking infection of native aquatic species with virulent pathogens.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
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In all, both Escobar and Ortega have expressed regret, have promised to prove their growth through their actions, and have also asked virulent fans to stop harassing them and their families.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Earlier in the year, one fan in Indianapolis was accused of making hateful comments toward Chicago Sky players.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Again, no one is challenging the Constitutional right of individuals or private organizations to marginalize themselves by making hateful, toxic comments.—
Jeff Rhodes,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Feeling profoundly betrayed and abandoned by David, Rebecca’s loyalty lies with the vicious and conniving Juno, the only family she’s known for the last decade.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nothing could possibly go wrong with all the vicious alien specimens on board, right?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Snakelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snakelike. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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