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garter

[gahr-ter] / ˈgɑr tər /


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When mice invaded his house, he didn’t poison them but enlisted the help of a garter snake he found outside.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

Unfortunately, the giant garter snake is becoming a casualty of California’s brutal cycle of droughts and habitat destruction — as much of the Central Valley converts to agriculture or infrastructure development, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2025

The decision led not only to new habitat for the area’s endangered garter snake and threatened red-legged frog, but also a bike path alongside the creek for humans to enjoy.

From Slate May 26, 2025

For the first time, researchers — employing an innovative twist on the mirror test — have found evidence that garter snakes can distinguish themselves from others, using not sight but scent.

From New York Times Apr. 3, 2024

“Tansy wants a garter snake,” I told Glenn.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

Every star who has taken up the character’s corset and garters since has followed his lead.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Men could wear blouses and shirts on the outside, while women could do away with their corsets, stockings, and garters.

From National Geographic Jan. 9, 2024

Elasticized waistbands, knee-high socks and garters, painted a picture of comfortable chic.

From Seattle Times Jun. 24, 2023

But a Suffering Bastard or a Zombie doesn’t belong in a dark, speakeasy-inspired space, fussed over by an exacting bartender wearing arm garters.

From Washington Post Jul. 24, 2019

“My stars and garters, Princess, what grand quarters you have here. I’d hate to think what you’re paying.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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