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as in idiot
a stupid person
called him a donkey when he refused to go along with their plans
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Recent Examples of donkey
How about riding bulls, racing on donkeys or wearing chaps to class?
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Following a confrontational luncheon, the Baroness, who by now has been revealed to be a devious conwoman, attempts to drive a rift between the Wittmers and the Ritters by convincing her lovers, Rudy and Robert, to trick Heinz into shooting Dore's beloved donkey.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The medina of Fes, an ancient walled space, is built for walking, and perhaps the occasional donkey or two passing through.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Flora and fauna abound and interacting with all of it, there’s Irakli, the type of guy who keeps kibble in the car to feed passing mutts, and who delays his departure from one village to say goodbye to a donkey.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
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Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2025
Following a confrontational luncheon, the Baroness, who by now has been revealed to be a devious conwoman, attempts to drive a rift between the Wittmers and the Ritters by convincing her lovers, Rudy and Robert, to trick Heinz into shooting Dore's beloved donkey.
—EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The medina of Fes, an ancient walled space, is built for walking, and perhaps the occasional donkey or two passing through.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Flora and fauna abound and interacting with all of it, there’s Irakli, the type of guy who keeps kibble in the car to feed passing mutts, and who delays his departure from one village to say goodbye to a donkey.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donkey
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Universal Thread Betsy Clog Mule Flats A clog mule has become wardrobe essential for fall, and Target’s version is currently in stock in a light brown leopard print and a neutral taupe shade.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These shoes are a cross between a mule and a heel, and when styled with a pair of long pants, look like a bootie.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Brighty the burro statue relocated Brighty, a cherished bronze statue of a famous burro, is relocated from the North Rim's Grand Canyon Lodge to the South Rim after surviving the Dragon Bravo Fire.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Researchers have seen that wild horses and burros will hog water tanks, streams, and other water sources — often to the detriment of native critters like deer and antelope, which are easily bullied by a big stallion.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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Seth Rollins gassed Bron up by saying Jey Uso thinks his dad is a loser and his uncle is a moron.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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While exact plot details are under wraps, Harbour’s ass-kicking Santa Clause is back.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Sit your ass down and listen, Conrad, Taylor demands.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
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So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.—
Drew Broussard
May 22,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Placing Guillermo and Nadja in a corporate setting yielded multiple strong episodes (a tip of the cap to Tim Heidecker as their jackass boss), as did Laszlo’s attempt to play Dr. Frankenstein.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2025
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Eminem In the first film, Joe Flaherty's character famously heckles Happy by repeatedly calling him a jackass right before he's set to putt.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Magic starred Hopkins as Corky, a magician who reaches fame alongside his ventriloquist’s dummy, the obnoxious and wisecracking Fats.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The patient is actually a training dummy that instructors can manipulate into yelling, moaning, retching, suffering blood pressure spikes, heart attacks and other medical emergencies.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donkey. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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