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The mythologies of the medical ass could blossom, like the oral folklore of a tribe allowed to retain its own myths without the colonizing interference of invaders.
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Good for Caroline for dragging John’s ass!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Feb. 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
Anderson goes on to break down the relatable difference between getting your ass whopped or getting your ass beat.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Good for Caroline for dragging John’s ass!
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Feb. 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
Anderson goes on to break down the relatable difference between getting your ass whopped or getting your ass beat.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ass
donkey
Noun
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What was once a former horse rehabilitation farm is now a 121-acre estate with an historic events barn, a tasting room and even a pair of resident donkeys named George and Martha.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, at least six donkeys were injured when they were shot by arrows.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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