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Recent Examples of slither
For instance, at the Mayan pyramid of Chichén Itzá in Mexico, the setting sun casts a shadow that resembles a serpent slithering down the pyramid’s steps—an event that drew crowds even in ancient times.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The fire was now moving like a prowling carnivore, feinting down one street a few blocks away and then changing its mind and slithering down a different avenue.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
While everyone will be affected by the Snake year differently depending on when they were born and their corresponding Chinese zodiac sign, those who align with the slithering sign will feel its effects greatly.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The world's largest slithering snake is sure to send a tingle down your spine.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
The fire was now moving like a prowling carnivore, feinting down one street a few blocks away and then changing its mind and slithering down a different avenue.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
While everyone will be affected by the Snake year differently depending on when they were born and their corresponding Chinese zodiac sign, those who align with the slithering sign will feel its effects greatly.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
The world's largest slithering snake is sure to send a tingle down your spine.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slither
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Some 11,000 of them live in the small towns and enclaves linked by two-lane highways and narrow gravel roads snaking through the forest.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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With its warm wood planking, plentiful resting areas, and plantings of long, waving grasses, the park, no matter how crowded, feels like a calm canyon snaking through crumbling tenements and monumental skyscrapers, offering occasional glimpses of the Hudson River beyond.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Mar. 2025
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In 1504, Christopher Columbus, on his fourth trans-Atlantic voyage, was stranded on the shores of Jamaica, with his ships crawling with marine worms and his crew hungry.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
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Prices have crept upwards, a strategy also reflected in its sister brands COS and Arket who are edging towards what can only be described as ‘mid-tier luxury’ high street - no longer shy about four-figure price tags on coats.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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After 1850, carbon dioxide levels crept up slowly at first and then rapidly accelerated.—
Paul Bierman,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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As Alexander Isak received possession, Quansah moved towards him instead of tracking Gordon’s run, opening the space for Isak to slide Gordon in behind.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Slither.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slither. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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