sidewinder

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Recent Examples of sidewinder The variety of rattlesnakes in the U.S. is vast, from the Eastern Diamondback, which loves the long pine forests of the Southeast and can be found in parks throughout the region, from the Everglades to Cumberland Island National Seashore, to the sidewinder, found in the deserts of the Southwest. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Mar. 2023 When attacked by predators like sidewinder snakes, the rodents execute stunt-like aerial kicks that smack snakes away in a matter of milliseconds. 3. Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023 Following a call from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to President Biden, Biden authorized that U.S. aircraft take down the new high-altitude object and a U.S. F-22 shot it down with a sidewinder missile, Ryder said. ABC News, 12 Feb. 2023 The Buffalo Chicken Sidewinder features sidewinder potatoes, FLAMIN’ HOT Cheetos dust, smoked chicken, blue cheese, green onion and ranch dip. Mark Faller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for sidewinder
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Noun
  • Over six hours, the cobra bit and retreated in cycles, letting the venom do its work while avoiding the python’s powerful coils.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • But as Europe plunged into war in September 1939, the cobra’s fate took a darker turn.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The ditch itself measured about 46 feet long and was situated near a roundhouse, suggesting that humans may have played some role in the accumulation of these amphibians.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Over the past few months, videos of China’s humanoid robots performing bike rides, roundhouse kicks and side flips have blown up the internet, often amplified by state media as a key potential driver of economic growth.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The beautiful undulating canyons have been sculpted by water and time and offer a peacefulness rarely found elsewhere – but watch out for the rattlesnakes and scorpions.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
  • There are 12 snake species in Idaho, including the Western rattlesnake and prairie rattlesnake, Idaho’s two venomous snakes.
    Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Or is that all part of a deeper trick, a wilder swing?
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
  • The Royals were down 2-0 early, but Perez was able to even the score with one swing in a game that KC would go on to win.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Larger predators—coyotes, bobcats, black bears, and copperhead snakes—would follow.
    Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
  • Some of the most venomous snakes found in Texas are copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • He was set to make his debut late last season, but a September knee injury delayed his arrival.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 June 2025
  • The agents forced Padilla to his knees and then to his chest, his face against the carpet.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
  • New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Marcelo Mayer stepped into the void left at third base when Alex Bregman went down with a quad injury, making his major league debut, and has hit .222, with an OBP of less than .300.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • Ocasio-Cortez told the Times that in order to beat Cuomo, the left needs to build a bigger base and work more collaboratively.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 6 June 2025

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“Sidewinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidewinder. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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