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snake

[sneyk] / sneɪk /
NOUN
reptile
Synonyms


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Researchers have named a newly identified snake species from New Guinea Lielaphis slashi, or Slash's groundsnake.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Asked about the video footage of the snake on the Orange County beach, Crowell said it was heartening to see someone trying to help the sea snake.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The sea snake’s possible sighting is likely connected to this summer’s warm ocean water, said Hayley Crowell, a snake expert at San Diego State University.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Ferguson workers have dubbed it the "snake pit" because of the amount of pipework that had to be fitted inside.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

But, being a snake, you’re so low to the ground you can’t see that this piece of rock paradise you’re lying on is really a road.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

The two began collaborating to better understand New Guinea's poorly studied snakes, and they have continued working together on the group ever since.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

The yellow-bellied sea snake is one of about 65 to 75 species of “true” sea snakes, meaning they live their entire lives in the water and give birth to live young there, Crowell said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

In previous cases, the snakes washed ashore when water temperatures dropped to a point that they became sick and lethargic, Pauly said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Miyashita asked Weber, who was then at Carleton University, along with two undergraduate students at the University of Ottawa, to search published research and museum databases for photographs of developing snakes.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

“That part about the snakes was a bit much.”

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis

My vista for this year’s eclipse was the cliffs of Mirador de Las Lomas, 45 minutes outside León, where a line of seekers snaked along the cliffside in either direction.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

As for the social media star, Watson wonders if he'll still draw in as many YouTube viewers or if some fans will feel like he has "snaked" his fellow Sidemen.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

Lines to the courthouse in the early days of the trial snaked through the jasmine-scented courtyard in the Bay Area’s always-gloomy early mornings.

From The Wall Street Journal May 16, 2026

The line to see Gomez’s replica of L.A.’s graffiti towers, “Oceanwide Plaza,” snaked through the gallery’s courtyard.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

A garden hose snaked from a dripping faucet to a hole in the yard.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

After a five-hour wait for petrol, Mongolian pensioner Nasanjargal is still 10 places from the pump, with dozens of cars behind him in a queue snaking into the arid steppe.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The clicky videos, the snaking lines of customers, the grandiose launch parties—it echoes similar consumer hype trends of the past, like McDonald’s hyperviral Travis Scott Meal or infamous Rick and Morty–fueled Szechuan Sauce incident.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

When her foster mom is preparing dinner, Lu sneakily samples from her siblings’ meals, snaking her tongue into each bowl.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Airport dads, families and infrequent fliers will delight in the breathing room and lack of snaking lines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

It had seemed that they were hurtling down a straight line; actually, though, they were snaking their way through traffic.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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