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serpentine

[sur-puhn-teen, -tahyn] / ˈsɜr pənˌtin, -ˌtaɪn /


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The advance is sometimes serpentine, which is why market volatility should be considered something to monetize—or mostly ignore.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

With that as the framework from which “House of Ashur” operates, Tarabay understands the eternal allure of the gladiator as opposed to the serpentine psychological maneuvering of Roman senators.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

Downtown, where bluffs rise above the serpentine Mississippi River, George Campbell was walking his goldendoodle, Zac, when he spotted a group of National Guard soldiers in fatigues, handguns holstered at their hips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

But a large-scale serpentine sofa in the center can break up a space, acting as both seating and separation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

A knight stands in the road, his shoulders rising and falling, his sword in its scabbard casting a serpentine shadow on the ground.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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