asses

Definition of assesnext
plural of ass
as in donkeys
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of asses The cats weave around my legs and begin to sniff each other’s asses. Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 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 Of course, if the ask is for celebrities to show us their values, some of them will also show us their asses. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026 What’s disturbing is the rush to cover their asses and disparage the victim. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026 Companies are rushing to commercialize research on tests to asses a baby’s risk of developing autism, but scientists say there is so far limited evidence to back their validity, according to the Times. Joe Sobczyk, Bloomberg, 7 Jan. 2026 Hopper goes Rambo on their asses, but eventually, thanks to the kryptonite sound machine, he and Kali are captured. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for asses
donkeys
Noun
  • Seven cows, seven goats, two donkeys, one sheep and one chicken were taken from the property, the police said.
    Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Asses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asses. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster