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Recent Examples of coyotes
Electronic calls with remote speakers have their place in coyote hunting, but not here.
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David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
In California, a pet bitten by a potential rabies carrier, such as the wild coyote that attacked Kyle, must complete a 6-month isolation period to monitor for rabies symptoms during the disease's incubation period.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, coyote sightings have been reported in La Jolla near schools, the bike path and in residential areas, even during the day, when coyotes typically aren’t seen.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Other folklore subjects include the coyote, which appears on the book’s cover.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The 2-year-old red domestic shorthair survived a coyote attack in north San Diego County.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Just two weeks ago, a coyote apparently swam across the bay to Alcatraz Island.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), daytime coyote sightings increase January through late March in Kansas, when the species of North American canine hunts for food and searches for a mate.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Christine Wilkinson, research associate with the California Academy of Sciences, speculates the coyote may have come from a pack that lives in San Francisco’s Coit Tower area, which has very little green space.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
In California, a pet bitten by a potential rabies carrier, such as the wild coyote that attacked Kyle, must complete a 6-month isolation period to monitor for rabies symptoms during the disease's incubation period.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Over the years, coyote sightings have been reported in La Jolla near schools, the bike path and in residential areas, even during the day, when coyotes typically aren’t seen.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Other folklore subjects include the coyote, which appears on the book’s cover.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The 2-year-old red domestic shorthair survived a coyote attack in north San Diego County.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Just two weeks ago, a coyote apparently swam across the bay to Alcatraz Island.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP), daytime coyote sightings increase January through late March in Kansas, when the species of North American canine hunts for food and searches for a mate.
—Kendrick Calfee
updated January 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2026
Christine Wilkinson, research associate with the California Academy of Sciences, speculates the coyote may have come from a pack that lives in San Francisco’s Coit Tower area, which has very little green space.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coyotes
Noun
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Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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These days, most kidnappings are typically connected to domestic or family issues, human smugglers or mental illness.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Groucho Marx stars as the new president of Huxley College, who attempts to sign on two pro players to help beat rival Darwin University but ends up getting a pair of bootleggers instead.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key lime pie has been enjoyed by locals in Key West for over 100 years, which means bootleggers and Ernest Hemingway both (most likely) indulged in the sweet-tart treat.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Curry has missed the past four games with runners’ knee, an injury that can only be healed through rest.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tension in a luge sled allows athletes to manipulate it just so, digging in the runners and steering with sharp precision around curves.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coyotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coyotes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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