mule

noun

Definition of mulenext
1
as in coyote

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2
as in hinny

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3
as in mongrel

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Recent Examples of mule From the unfulfilled promise of 40 acres and a mule, to modern-day reparations proposals, initiatives to address the legacy of slavery are entering a new era of political uncertainty. — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 From the unfulfilled promise of 40 acres and a mule, to modern day reparations proposals — initiatives to address the legacy of slavery are entering a new era of political uncertainty. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Jump to recipe This bubbly mocktail mule offers a festive and flavorful drink option without any alcohol that won’t feel like an afterthought to guests. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026 Recognized for its extended vamp (that is, the upper portion of the shoe), this style lives at the intersection of a ballerina, a loafer, and a mule. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mule
  1. coyote
  2. donkey
  3. mongrel
  4. jenny
  5. hybrid
  6. burro
  7. crossbreed
  8. ass
Noun
  • The coyote’s behavior was most likely shaped by frequent and early interaction with people, Dmytryk said, leading to its apparent lack of fear and playfulness.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • After the reports surfaced, CDFW admitted that its officers shot the coyote but lost track of it in the wilderness.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of coyote
Noun
  • Banks may have a little of both types of donkey in his heart.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • There is no room for Joseph, who is sitting on the floor leaning his back against the bed, watching the sheep and being ironically observed by a donkey.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of donkey
Noun
  • In between are a bunch of mongrel appliances that leave both humans and technology worse for wear, like a computer, in a 2024 photo by Sara Deraedt, that seems to be giving birth to a wet child.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Reuters reported that the dog involved in the incident was a mongrel, or an unknown breed.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Definition of mongrel
Noun
  • Groezinger recommends growing ‘Blush Strokes’ in a container with apricot-colored petunias, white Angelonia, and creeping jenny.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Creeping jenny is a mat-forming perennial with round lime-green leaves that works well in tall containers or hanging baskets.
    — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of jenny
Noun
  • Rooms This property is a hotel-rental-property hybrid, with 15 individual studio and one-bedroom cottages tucked along the serene waters of Kennebunkport’s Cabot Cove.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Meet the Revuelto, the first series-production hybrid Raging Bull.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of hybrid
Noun
  • The Bureau of Land Management's fiscal 2026 schedule called for gathering more than 14,500 wild horses and burros.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In March, federal officials estimated roughly 3,900 wild burros roamed there – far above the agency’s management target of about 450 animals.
    — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of burro
Noun
  • Labradoodles are a crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • While the findings aren’t a condemnation of any one specific crossbreed, the study’s authors hope the new information will help dispel ongoing myths about designer dogs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of crossbreed
Noun
  • This wasn't my first root touch-up rodeo, and other kits just haven't been able to stamp out all my truly stubborn, pain-in-the-ass grays, and/or the color has faded away in a week or two.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026
  • No one can make the line ‘Behold, as a wild ass in the desert go I forth to my work’ sound correct except for him.
    — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
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