asses

Definition of assesnext
plural of ass
as in donkeys
a sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things the farm kept a few asses for hauling hay in and out of the field

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Recent Examples of asses Having the core four walk away with their naked asses out felt so Scary Movie. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 Tough Guys Damon to break out a Boston accent than as part of a group of guys who keep getting their asses kicked? — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 10 May 2026 Never underestimate Americans and their will to sit their asses at home to eat Chinese takeout. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026 The combined forces of our galaxy amass a fleet to stop the Ori invasion, and promptly get their asses handed to them in a massive space battle that ends on a tense cliffhanger. — Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 The cats weave around my legs and begin to sniff each other’s asses. — Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026 In this week’s show, there were slinky fabrics and macho outerwear, and scraps of fur over jersey dresses clinging to terrific asses of all sizes. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Of course, if the ask is for celebrities to show us their values, some of them will also show us their asses. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026 What’s disturbing is the rush to cover their asses and disparage the victim. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asses
donkeys
Noun
  • The results confirmed that ancient Egyptians frequently used cow glue, as well as collagens derived from sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, and antelope.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Thousands of livestock, including cattle, sheep, goats, mules, and donkeys, were unable to escape.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Asses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asses. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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