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Route 66: The Arizona Sidewinder, wild burros and a living statue
There is a roughly 8-mile section of Route 66 at the western edge of this state that is considered to be one of the most scenic and white-knuckled drives this country has to offer.
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Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The number of wild burros roaming pine forests and sagebrush fields has grown in recent years, with experts worried that the miniature beasts of burden could overwhelm rare and endangered species of plants.
—Annie Goodykoontz, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
HMAs are designated areas where the BLM tries to manage a sustainable number of horses and burros while keeping rangelands healthy for other uses, like recreation and grazing.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
In other words, humans will tire out long before the burro.
—Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
The number of wild burros roaming pine forests and sagebrush fields has grown in recent years, with experts worried that the miniature beasts of burden could overwhelm rare and endangered species of plants.
—Annie Goodykoontz, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
HMAs are designated areas where the BLM tries to manage a sustainable number of horses and burros while keeping rangelands healthy for other uses, like recreation and grazing.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
In other words, humans will tire out long before the burro.
—Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burro
Noun
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Smuggling is a way of life in the region, as thousands of people earn their living using donkeys, camels, cars and trucks to carry drugs, fuel and electronics across the borders.—
Yossi Melman,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the 1960s, Henry's novel about Brighty was adapted for the silver screen, with Brighty played by a donkey named Jiggs, according to IMDb, an online movie database.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The adjustable buckle strap and square toe give these mules a versatile, contemporary look that’ll suit everything from wide-leg trousers to boyfriend jeans.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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The slip-on mules are set atop an ultra-thin, covered pin heel measuring 105mm, which gave her the Barbie feet effect.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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“Burro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burro. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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