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Recent Examples of moccasin
The introduction of Zegna’s ultralight, hyper-flexible moccasins was also a pivotal runway moment.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
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—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her husband Justin, meanwhile, wore his usual bulbous silhouette and teeny headgear: in a large textured black fleece, a red hoodie, beige trousers, suede brown moccasins, and a tight gray beanie.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
These Vince Marin moccasins are another great alternative for a durable suede shoe.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
Keep scrolling to shop more moccasin shoes inspired by Jennifer Lawrence now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her husband Justin, meanwhile, wore his usual bulbous silhouette and teeny headgear: in a large textured black fleece, a red hoodie, beige trousers, suede brown moccasins, and a tight gray beanie.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
These Vince Marin moccasins are another great alternative for a durable suede shoe.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moccasin
Noun
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The Solano County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for information on the whereabouts of the rattlesnakes.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Rattlesnake season is well underway in Arizona, which is home to around 13 species—including the Arizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake (Crotalus willardi), the official state reptile.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, between 7,000 to 8,000 people are bit by a venomous snake (including rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths and coral snakes) in the U.S. each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The new camera has the possibility of showcasing other types of snakes, like copperheads, as well as different animals like black bears.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The big picture: Whoever removes the most pythons will win $10,000.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
19 May 2025
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Brewer goes on to explain that Burmese pythons are the third largest snake behind reticulated pythons, which are the longest, and anacondas, which are the heaviest.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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But no known boa alive today actively specializes in hunting fish.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The boa couldn’t have survived on its own in the wild, according to the post.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2025
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Over six hours, the cobra bit and retreated in cycles, letting the venom do its work while avoiding the python’s powerful coils.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But as Europe plunged into war in September 1939, the cobra’s fate took a darker turn.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That told them that the snake was likely a venomous adult water moccasin.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2024
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Among them are the rattlesnake, cottonmouth (or water moccasin), copperhead and coral snake.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
6 June 2024
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In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 May 2025
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New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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There is competition, most notably from her compatriot Anna Cockrell and the Dutch racer Femke Bol.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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At the rodeo, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and 31, fans can see junior barrel racers and junior bull riders competing, performances from the Silver Spurs Quadrille, a kids’ mutton bustin’ contest and rodeo clowns — all in addition to the seven traditional events.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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