Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birdlime
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Law enforcement in Willacy County were still working to save residents trapped in their homes Friday after about 12 to 15 inches of rain pummeled the area over a six-hour period, the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator Frank Torres said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025 -
In Alamo, the police and fire department responded to more than 100 water rescues, including people stranded in their vehicles and trapped in their homes, Fire Department Chief R.C. Flores said at a news conference Friday afternoon.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dickerson had 25 points while snaring nine rebounds, including six offensive boards.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Certainly the paper snared a win March 4 when Judge Lewis J. Liman hit pause on any further discovery by Team Baldoni.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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However, a solar filter will be required to capture it safely.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Playboi Carti captures his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his latest studio project, MUSIC, debuts atop the tally dated March 29.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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Gabi and Robinson head to the diner to entrap Maggie with yet another plate of cheese fries.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the initial announcement about the plan to vacate the convictions of felons entrapped by crack-selling stings in Broward County, the convicts were told not to contact the State Attorney's Office or the Broward Sheriff's Office.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
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According to Smith, many of these wolves were collared and had spent 95 percent of their time in Yellowstone.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
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California wildlife officials captured and collared a dozen gray wolves, bringing the total number being tracked by satellite to 16.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Who knew the couture and cowboy sensibilities could mesh so well.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Raftery said Tuesday in a conference call that coach Bill Self has had difficulty getting the new players to mesh.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, a recent IRS Chief Counsel memorandum shows that these traps can also ensnare the IRS.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some past efforts by states to purge noncitizens from voting rolls, however, have ensnared eligible U.S. citizens due to data inaccuracies.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Birdlime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdlime. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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