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Recent Examples of constrictor
The large nonvenomous constrictor captures its prey by ambushing it before coiling around it.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
It is assumed that these pythons, like other large constrictors, do not differentiate between prey types once a target has been subdued, leading to such rare attacks on humans.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Here in Puerto Rico, however, invasive constrictors have no natural predators and few competitors.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
Native bird, rabbit, raccoon and deer populations have been decimated, and even gators have fallen prey to the constrictors.
—CBS News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
It is assumed that these pythons, like other large constrictors, do not differentiate between prey types once a target has been subdued, leading to such rare attacks on humans.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Here in Puerto Rico, however, invasive constrictors have no natural predators and few competitors.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024
Native bird, rabbit, raccoon and deer populations have been decimated, and even gators have fallen prey to the constrictors.
—CBS News, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constrictor
Noun
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Props including feather boas, oversized glasses and retro telephones will be available on set.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rabbits dance and rattlesnakes slither in the hazy undergrowth with the same rickety gestures as the towering creatures above, providing each new environment a comforting, organic feel.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At first glance, sphinx pose and cobra may seem like one in the same.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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
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Just like in many rtw collections, exotic skins and animal prints — ranging from python and eel skin to leopard, zebra and croco patterns — as well as shearling, faux fur, feathers and embroideries abounded in the accessory offerings.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The snake is a large python, which is a constricting type of snake and, therefore, non-venomous.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lizard and Snake Gestation Periods: 12 Months Most snakes don’t have long gestation periods, but northern copperheads can be pregnant for up to nine months, and could give birth to up to 10 offspring.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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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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That was when, along the margins of the Juma, the bushmaster snapped into view.—
Terrence McCoy,
Washington Post,
8 Nov. 2023
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Bushmaster The funky blues-rock band wraps up the Falls Church Concerts in the Park series.—
Sarah Lane,
Washington Post,
2 Aug. 2017
Noun
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See it On Sylt Island in northern Germany, a resident’s photograph confirmed the presence of a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 photo, however, clearly showed a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder or common European viper, on Sylt Island, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Constrictor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constrictor. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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