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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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These small donkeys, descendants of those brought to the area by miners, have free roam of the town.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Neither the outlaws nor Kennedy and Philomac realize that Kid (Eli Hart), temporarily freed of his boss, is on the hunt for his sibling, riding his faithful donkey and with a few tricks up his sleeve.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Ass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ass. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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