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Recent Examples of boa
During a typical visit, guests can spot emerald and crested anoles flaring their dewlaps along the trails, while lucky visitors may be able to catch a glimpse of a Puerto Rican boa, an endemic snake that can grow nearly two meters in length.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Baker’s influence continues into the 21st century, like when Rihanna wore a crystal turban and fur boa in a Josephine Baker homage to the 2014 CFDA awards.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Baker’s influence continues into the 21st century, like when Rihanna wore a crystal turban and fur boa in a Josephine Baker homage to the 2014 CFDA awards.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to go with her different albums.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boa
Noun
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Boa constrictors can reach up to 13 feet as adults.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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That’s not far off from the average size of the world’s longest constrictor alive, the reticulated python, which typically grows to around 20 feet.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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King cobras are formidable predators, and a healthy respect for their killing potential is valid.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Black desert cobras can be between 3 and 4 feet long and are active night hunters, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Baby spider monkey and 2 rattlesnakes discovered during California meth bust Detectives from the First Precinct ended up obtaining a search warrant and were able to locate the .22 caliber gun allegedly used in the shooting in a shed on Trinh's property.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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The cave also isn't a simple walk in a park, as the conservancy also describes potential hazards such as poison oak, falling rocks, and even rattlesnakes and bees.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And five seconds after that, Williams has his long arms coiled around the bigger boy like a python on a piglet.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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At the 2001 award show, Spears famously performed with a live python around her shoulders.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During the low-water season from June to October, when aquatic life is more concentrated, spotting manatees, caimans, and anacondas are easier.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This year’s Big Slick Celebrity Weekend in Kansas City, by the way — where Rudd’s presence is guaranteed barring any unfortunate anaconda accidents — is set for May 30-31.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The new camera has the possibility of showcasing other types of snakes, like copperheads, as well as different animals like black bears.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That year, Gucci also opened its first store outside Italy, in New York, and launched its first moccasin.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.—
Travis Jonker,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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