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Recent Examples of cobra
Look at that sad, debilitated cobra languishing in his cage, regret on his brow.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Spitting cobras can shoot venom into their prey’s eyes from up to five meters away, or about 16 feet.
—Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, there are no fences, and animals roam freely—including elephants, sloth bears, grey lemurs, leopards, and yes… cobras.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Spitting cobras can shoot venom into their prey’s eyes from up to five meters away, or about 16 feet.
—Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Here, there are no fences, and animals roam freely—including elephants, sloth bears, grey lemurs, leopards, and yes… cobras.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Poses like cat-cow and half lord of the fishes help with mobility in the spine, while poses like cobra and bridge work to strengthen the muscles in the back and core.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobra
Noun
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For Putman, who used to study rattlesnakes, fence lizards are a model for how animals handle rapidly changing environments.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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The subject of the python came up when Norman-Lott was asked about his off-the-field interests.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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On social media, McKenzie stressed that the python should not be judged for seeking out the pet bird as a snack.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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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The people gravitated to Jordan’s cutthroat nature, to Kobe’s mamba mentality, to Iverson’s counter-culture defiance and to James, Curry and KD for their unique brilliance.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Once triggered, the black mamba unloads a relentless flurry of high-speed bites.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Unlike constrictors, which rely on brute force to suffocate their prey, king cobras are precision venom injectors.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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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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
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“Cobra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobra. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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