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Recent Examples of snaked
Extension cords snaked down the sidewalk to power laptops.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
McKennie got on the ball in midfield and sprayed the ball out to Pulisic, who snaked through two Paraguayan defenders, then squared the ball back to his teammate and friend.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
In fact, that line snaked down Main Street nearly to Pershing.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Before the store even opened, people had formed a line that snaked around the David Dinkins building (where the CityStore is located) through a plaza behind the storied landmark, then up and around to the federal courthouse located a few blocks away.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
At the beginning of his tenure as the club’s resident DJ, the crowds were sparse, but as word of his sweaty, ecstatic sets quickly spread around Chicago, admission exploded, and lines to get in snaked around the block.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Evidence of the shooting was visible on a sidewalk just outside the White House complex, where yellow crime scene tape snaked across the pavement and Secret Service officers placed dozens of orange evidence markers on the ground.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Closing off the week will be Wooyoungmi, Sacai, KidSuper, and Celine, which hasn’t staged a runway show since 2023 and returned last season with an intimate presentation at its headquarters on the Rue Vivienne, with its collection hung on pegs and accessories snaked around the room.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
McKennie got on the ball in midfield and sprayed the ball out to Pulisic, who snaked through two Paraguayan defenders, then squared the ball back to his teammate and friend.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
In fact, that line snaked down Main Street nearly to Pershing.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Before the store even opened, people had formed a line that snaked around the David Dinkins building (where the CityStore is located) through a plaza behind the storied landmark, then up and around to the federal courthouse located a few blocks away.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
At the beginning of his tenure as the club’s resident DJ, the crowds were sparse, but as word of his sweaty, ecstatic sets quickly spread around Chicago, admission exploded, and lines to get in snaked around the block.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026
Evidence of the shooting was visible on a sidewalk just outside the White House complex, where yellow crime scene tape snaked across the pavement and Secret Service officers placed dozens of orange evidence markers on the ground.
—Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Closing off the week will be Wooyoungmi, Sacai, KidSuper, and Celine, which hasn’t staged a runway show since 2023 and returned last season with an intimate presentation at its headquarters on the Rue Vivienne, with its collection hung on pegs and accessories snaked around the room.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 22 May 2026
Turner snaked through the gauntlet, as his teammates playfully slapped and shoved him around.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaked
Verb
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Jacobs, with his long rifle and pack of dogs, was not the only predator in the Alleghenies—wolves and mountain lions still lurked in the forest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In this way, the two belted seats can be positioned forward for the drive to camp, clearing load space for luggage and gear, then slid all the way back into lounge form at camp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Space stocks — The group slid, reversing earlier gains.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Lee nearly snuck a single into right field in the bottom of the fourth, but second baseman Nico Hoerner made a diving stop of Lee’s grounder to rob him of a hit.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Shortly afterward, Lee Jae-sung sneaked behind the defense and had the ball on his foot near the goal but couldn't score.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Verb
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My oldest, 9, had crept downstairs from her bed to catch some of the game.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Worry crept in after midnight for Vincent Tijerina.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The limited or anthology series field slipped to 31 from 33.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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By Emma Court, Bloomberg Juicy tomatoes are a summer staple often slipped into burgers or sliced atop a salad.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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When doctors smothered it in ointment, about 45 larvae crawled out.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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He was buried alive on a construction site and then poisoned by a venomous rattlesnake that crawled into his coffin and attacked him.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Homeownership feels increasingly out of reach for many Americans, but not for this group of creatures, which slithered into an uninhabited home in Arkansas, much to the chagrin of the realtor trying to sell it.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Later, a rattlesnake slithered through the opening and killed Nate.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaked. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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