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ass

noun

ˈas

Definition of ass

as in donkey

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 ass Eddie Murphy is ready to show his ass to the world once again. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026 Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 June 2026 That lack of consideration bit Chisholm in the ass crotch on Thursday. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 Like Brown, Tom Thibodeau worked his ass off trying to become the next Red Holzman … and almost got there. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ass

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Adults must crawl through doorways, buildings look like dollhouses and dwarf goats and donkeys hunker in the animal section.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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