as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
a viper sliding silently through the field
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Recent Examples of viper
With a swift flick, the rope shoots forward, wrapping around the dummy’s horns like a viper striking its prey.
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Amidst the many water monitors and garden lizards, guests might catch a glimpse of a snake lounging along the preserve, with resident species spanning from the Russell’s viper to the king cobra, a colossal creature that’s capable of measuring in at more than five meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Snakes are all over the desert, hiding in plain sight, especially in Joshua Tree National Park, where people regularly hike and hang out without noticing any vipers.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 June 2025
One of the vipers is Mirren’s Maeve, Conrad’s wife.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Amidst the many water monitors and garden lizards, guests might catch a glimpse of a snake lounging along the preserve, with resident species spanning from the Russell’s viper to the king cobra, a colossal creature that’s capable of measuring in at more than five meters in length.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Snakes are all over the desert, hiding in plain sight, especially in Joshua Tree National Park, where people regularly hike and hang out without noticing any vipers.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 June 2025
One of the vipers is Mirren’s Maeve, Conrad’s wife.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viper
Noun
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Kentucky is home to various types of venomous snakes and spiders, but there's another pest in the commonwealth that's considered the most deadly animal in the world, despite its small size.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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Modern lizards and snakes share this feature, while the tuatara has retained the older condition of a complete bar, making its skull stronger but less mobile.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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“Viper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viper. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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