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as in idiot
a stupid person
called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans
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Recent Examples of donkey
Victorious, Xena and Gabrielle leave the now-happy king and queen and donate the donkey to a man and woman walking with a baby.
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Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Set in ancient Nazareth, Galilee, this 1978 animated short tells the story of a boy (voiced by Sean Marshall) who sells his donkey named Small One to a man named Joseph (Gordon Jump).
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The event features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, carolers and other music, free snacks and community performances.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Displaced Palestinian children ride on the back of a donkey in the northern Gaza Strip following Israeli evacuation orders Tuesday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Watch Olaf's Frozen Adventure on Disney+ The Small One
Set in ancient Nazareth, Galilee, this 1978 animated short tells the story of a boy (voiced by Sean Marshall) who sells his donkey named Small One to a man named Joseph (Gordon Jump).
—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The event features Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides, bounce houses, craft tables, face painting, carolers and other music, free snacks and community performances.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Displaced Palestinian children ride on the back of a donkey in the northern Gaza Strip following Israeli evacuation orders Tuesday.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donkey
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The shoes in the collection include a pair of trainer sneakers, the Sunset Flat sandal and 6AM flat mule.Nick Hall, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its drinks include more than 16 beers on tap and a seasonally rotating cocktail menu that includes old fashioneds, mules and sangria.Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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In other words, humans will tire out long before the burro.Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Spencer’s sold a burro, imported from Mexico at a cost of $85 for a young male and $180 for a female foal.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 20 years and two generations later, Mercedes is still arguably the default choice for a wagon that literally hauls ass.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cuz yo insecure ass been hating and talking s— for 20 years.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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The experience of the story is different as Jeselnik explains it to me sincerely rather than as an onstage jackass.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Think about the jackass, who probably isn’t enjoying a stunning pink-purple sunset.Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2017
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Zuby said the Tesla Model S didn’t have a strong enough safety belt, and a dummy used to simulate a driver in the small overlap test moved too far forward during the crash, striking its head on the steering wheel.Diana Kruzman, USA TODAY, 6 July 2017
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donkey. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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