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as in snake
a limbless reptile with a long body
an Aztec carving of a feathered serpent representing the god Quetzalcoatl
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as in traitor
one who betrays a trust or an allegiance
a serpent in their midst had betrayed the revolutionaries to the authorities
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Recent Examples of serpent
The pros seemed to take a liking to the serpent, too, posing with the beast and dubbing him Waste Management.
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Heidi Klum as the Garden of Eden in 2006
Among Klum's more inspired Halloween costume ideas, the model dressed as the apple and serpent that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Project Overview Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Cost: $60
Yield: 1 Snake
Supersize serpents will make even the bravest in the neighborhood feel squeamish.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
Just think of the serpent in the Garden of Eden who misrepresented God's command not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil to entice the first humans to do just that.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
Heidi Klum as the Garden of Eden in 2006
Among Klum's more inspired Halloween costume ideas, the model dressed as the apple and serpent that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Project Overview Total Time: 1 hour Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Cost: $60
Yield: 1 Snake
Supersize serpents will make even the bravest in the neighborhood feel squeamish.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
Just think of the serpent in the Garden of Eden who misrepresented God's command not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil to entice the first humans to do just that.
—Pia Lauritzen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpent
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Between Dutton being murdered, the death of longtime ranch hand Colby Mayfield (Denim Richards), Rip's relocation to Texas to aid fellow ranch hands (and fight off snake attacks) and the future of the ranch in the balance, Hauser's character certainly has his hands full this season.Chris Barilla, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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New technology detects snake DNA in the environment and allows researchers to determine if invasive snakes such as the Burmese python are in the area.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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The posts alleged world affairs were controlled by a vast conspiracy of Democrats – who also worshiped Satan and abused children – and that Trump was part of a secret plan to vanquish them.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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With her husband’s cooperation, a coven of Devil-worshipping ghouls occupy an Upper West Side apartment building and conspire to have a young woman Rosemary (Mia Farrow) raped and impregnated by Satan himself.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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Three ‘traitors’ are given the opportunity to ‘murder’ contestants, while remaining ‘faithfuls’ have to smoke them out, and the group compete in daily challenges to keep the prize fund steady.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
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Like Trump, Carlson appeals to his base by positioning himself as a class traitor—not a man of the people, exactly, but an apostate from the cosmopolitan élite.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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At least one of the snakes that became loose was a small, highly venomous viper.Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Julian’s quest for answers will only lure him deeper into this den of vipers, but teasing out Sofia’s intentions may be the steamiest — and deadliest — game of all.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sipping whiskey, a wise devil offers: Advice love, giant love, self love, superstar love, dumb love, trouble love?Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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People gather expectantly on the streets or gaze from their windows, and then the performers arrive, all garbed in red devil costumes, complete with horns and pitchforks covered in sparkling fireworks.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver, who is married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession).Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2024
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Kelly and her sister have shared cool sister-bonding experiences In a 2019 segment for The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly, Alyssa and their mom Jeanne were treated to a private tour of their favorite show Lucifer, led by lead actor Tom Ellis.Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Serpent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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