Thesaurus results for BURROS

burros

noun

Definition of burros next

plural of burro

as in donkeys

a sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things used a burro to carry the supplies

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Recent Examples of burros Though beloved by many in the area, the burros have been targeted in other troubling incidents in recent years. —

Joy Benedict, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Keep an eye peeled for wild burros grazing. —

Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Until this year Chablé’s programming largely focused on adults but anew farm space presents kid-friendly introductions to farming and gardening and includes a petting zoo with especially social pigs, goats, rabbits, and miniature horses and burros. —

John Newton, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Here, shabby homes enjoyed grand views, tired burros ambled along untethered, and island life trudged on, oblivious to tourism. —

Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

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donkeys

Noun

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
Last summer, at least six donkeys were injured when they were shot by arrows.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026