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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
Bryan West, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
The positive qualities attached to the snake are anchored in two folklore tales, Lee explained.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Robbers methodically snake through the diamond center under a time crunch.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Kim Kardashian called Swift a snake on social media and the singer turned it into — at the time — a record breaking tour complete with a gigantic king cobra stage prop.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
The positive qualities attached to the snake are anchored in two folklore tales, Lee explained.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
The actors – and Wong's plus-one, Bill Hader – had the good fortune of being escorted past the line for entry into the theater that snaked around the concession area.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Robbers methodically snake through the diamond center under a time crunch.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snake
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Gold and diamond Le Vian earrings, as well as jeweled serpent cocktail rings, completed Cardi’s look.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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True to the serpents of its name, people born in the year of the snake are held to be cunning, intelligent and charming.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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According to LifeLine, the DeKalb shelter takes in 135 dogs a week on average.—
Jim Gaines,
ajc,
13 Sep. 2023
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The remains were found by two men who were running their dogs and looking for rocks, according to DNASolves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Sep. 2023
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Anyone who refuses to label a traitor to the U.S. as a traitor is completely unqualified to lead our intelligence community.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Senator Michael Bennet, D-Colo., hammered Gabbard on her refusal to characterize Snowden as a traitor.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As this seduction of sorts happens, Hannah lurks in the background worried her child will end up disappointed, while also growing increasingly worried about Jim’s ever-encroaching mortality.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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If a former hitmaker hasn’t connected recently, their Brat Summer might be lurking around the corner.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
22 Jan. 2025
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack went crawling back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Did your skin start crawling off your body in secondhand embarrassment as Mark and Helly just kind of wobbled around in that hallway almost kissing for almost 40 damn seconds?—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Inside, stacks of clear containers hold dozens of cobras, mambas, puff adders and other vipers, including one with tiny horns on its head.—
Brian Otieno,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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And for vipers, a 2013 study suggests the intense coloration can help the snakes regulate their temperature.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Loading your audio article A multi-agency manhunt is underway after an inmate escaped a North Carolina jail by sneaking through the ventilation system.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Adults can sneak in some self-care with a cold plunge or sauna session at the new Lazy You Hideaway, and luxe cabins (many of which have stone fireplaces) make for welcome retreats at the end of a busy day.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Dryness, tightness, and flakiness seem to creep in overnight, leaving us wondering how to keep our glow through the season.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2025
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Those reasons will become harder to defend as the deadline creeps closer and Ball continues to impress on both ends of the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Snake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snake. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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