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Recent Examples of asp
Among the caterpillars Walker has studied are puss, or asp, caterpillars, whose stings can be excruciating.
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Ivan Amato, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
But this area of research could mean that one day, the asp caterpillar’s venom could bring not only pain but relief.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
The team revealed that the venom of asp caterpillars, also known as puss caterpillars, contains a special protein that can form into a ring shape and poke holes in cells.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2023
The researchers believe the caterpillars’ unique venom-delivery adaptation developed some 400 million years ago, when bacteria transferred the special cell-infiltrating gene into an asp.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2023
Egypt fell to Rome in 30 B.C., after Caesar Augustus (at that time still called Octavian) defeated the forces of Cleopatra and Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium, and the Queen, according to a version given by Plutarch—and then, memorably, by Shakespeare—placed an asp on her breast and died.
—The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2021
Cleopatra killed herself — by the bite of an asp, according to Plutarch.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2020
When her husband, the Roman general Mark Antony, died in her arms in 30 BCE, Cleopatra took her own life soon after by allowing an asp to bite her by, according to popular belief.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Nov. 2022
The supplement’s three most potent ingredients are D-aspartic acid (D-asp), fenugreek, and zinc.
—Dallas News, 18 May 2022
Ivan Amato, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
But this area of research could mean that one day, the asp caterpillar’s venom could bring not only pain but relief.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
The team revealed that the venom of asp caterpillars, also known as puss caterpillars, contains a special protein that can form into a ring shape and poke holes in cells.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2023
The researchers believe the caterpillars’ unique venom-delivery adaptation developed some 400 million years ago, when bacteria transferred the special cell-infiltrating gene into an asp.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 July 2023
Egypt fell to Rome in 30 B.C., after Caesar Augustus (at that time still called Octavian) defeated the forces of Cleopatra and Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium, and the Queen, according to a version given by Plutarch—and then, memorably, by Shakespeare—placed an asp on her breast and died.
—The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2021
Cleopatra killed herself — by the bite of an asp, according to Plutarch.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2020
When her husband, the Roman general Mark Antony, died in her arms in 30 BCE, Cleopatra took her own life soon after by allowing an asp to bite her by, according to popular belief.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 10 Nov. 2022
The supplement’s three most potent ingredients are D-aspartic acid (D-asp), fenugreek, and zinc.
—Dallas News, 18 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asp
Noun
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See it On Sylt Island in northern Germany, a resident’s photograph confirmed the presence of a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 photo, however, clearly showed a Vipera berus, also known as the common European adder or common European viper, on Sylt Island, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The big picture: Whoever removes the most pythons will win $10,000.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
19 May 2025
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King cobras are formidable predators, and a healthy respect for their killing potential is valid.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Black desert cobras can be between 3 and 4 feet long and are active night hunters, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 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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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 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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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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That year, Gucci also opened its first store outside Italy, in New York, and launched its first moccasin.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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In this year’s Caldecott Medal winner, 2-year-old Chooch’s family teaches him some of their Cherokee traditions, like sewing moccasins and making grape dumplings.—
Travis Jonker,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Asp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asp. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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