ass

Definition of assnext
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 Dwight reached out and squeezed my upper arm, pulling me into a bear hug, smashing my face against the rough canvas of his jacket, his gloved hand on my ass pulling me closer. Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie). Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Nothing, but support your f---ing ass. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Lebron gave us some good ass memes this season lol. Jason Jones, New York Times, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ass
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donkey
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  • The siege lasted so long that a donkey's head sold for eighty pieces of silver, and a cup of dove's dung sold for five pieces of silver.
    Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
  • If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Ass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ass. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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