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viper

noun

ˈvī-pər

Definition of viper

as in snake

a limbless reptile with a long body a viper sliding silently through the field

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Recent Examples of viper During his famous trials, Hercules encountered Echidna, who was half maiden and half viper. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 For example, vipers use their fangs to inject venom into their target. — Philip Anderson, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 The poison of vipers is on their lips—and yet stop. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Dangerous reptiles like cobras, mambas, vipers, anacondas and rattlesnakes are all banned from private ownership. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viper

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Long lines snake toward bars selling the tournament’s speciality cocktail, and a David Chang stall cooks elevated chicken tenders.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Rather than killing the snakes found on its property, Cat Haven relocates them to areas farther from the cats, according to Anderson.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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Special touches added by Gail have been retained, including an eccentric serpent mosaic based on a design by Frank Zappa himself.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
Just as looking upon the serpent brought healing to the Israelites, faith in the Son of Man brings salvation to anyone.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

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