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Recent Examples of boa
Firefighters placed the boa in a box and turned it over to the Arizona Herpetological Society for safe handling and care.
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The boas weren’t far from a flock of shorebirds that nest by salt flats in the refuge.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
One sign is the sheer number of boas in Cabo Rojo and Cambalache.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
The two-wheeled boa lacing system ratchets to just the right tension so the shoe ends up feeling custom designed for your own foot.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024
The boas weren’t far from a flock of shorebirds that nest by salt flats in the refuge.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
One sign is the sheer number of boas in Cabo Rojo and Cambalache.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
The two-wheeled boa lacing system ratchets to just the right tension so the shoe ends up feeling custom designed for your own foot.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boa
Noun
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One of several constrictors known to exist in the ‘glades, the python has decimated native species including rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and birds.—
Alan Clemons,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Boa constrictor hitches ride on Arizona man's car An Arizona driver was shocked to find a huge snake hanging underneath his vehicle in November.—
Shelby Slade,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One being that sphinx involves resting your forearms on the floor while in cobra, just your palms are grounded.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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Look at that sad, debilitated cobra languishing in his cage, regret on his brow.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are some dangers, though, as locals report rattlesnake sightings, often right in the middle of the path.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know and how to stay safe in California this rattlesnake season: When are baby rattlesnakes born?—
Tanasia Kenney,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reflecting the pervasive textural rtw trends were more tactile luxe materials; patent, python, and eel skin in particular.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tennessee police are currently looking for four people who allegedly robbed a convenience store while wielding pythons.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Green anacondas can be 20 to 30 feet in length, and can weigh over 550 pounds, according to National Geographic.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
12 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The design started with the black mamba (the snake).—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sub-Saharan Africa is home to dozens of snake species, but the most deadly and feared are the puff adder, cobra and black mamba.—
Brian Otieno,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Last year, Musgraves shared a series of Instagram Story posts recounting a run-in that Pepper had with a copperhead snake.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nightmare fuel:Can Texas' venomous snakes, like rattlers and copperheads, climb trees?—
Ryan Maxin,
Austin American-Statesman,
5 June 2024
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And dual-gender derbies and moccasins appeal to all.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Birkenstock, Uggs, and moccasins are just a few of the quintessential designs that rank for best slippers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Boa.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boa. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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