mules

Definition of mulesnext
plural of mule

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mules
Noun
  • Electronic calls with remote speakers have their place in coyote hunting, but not here.
    David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
  • In California, a pet bitten by a potential rabies carrier, such as the wild coyote that attacked Kyle, must complete a 6-month isolation period to monitor for rabies symptoms during the disease's incubation period.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Tess, a fourth alien from the planet Antar, is revealed to be part of the Royal Four which are alien-human hybrids who’ve fled their planet years ago and hope to return again someday.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • However, the album’s best songs are the hybrids.
    Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Our audience voted for the donkeys to enter the circus, at least until they were deemed obsolete and sent to detention centers, which felt uncomfortably of the moment.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Several types of animals are raised at the farm including sheep, cattle, turkeys, hogs, and miniature donkeys.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • These crossbreeds may keep hope alive And while naturally conceived elkhorn and staghorn coral may soon be a thing of the past in Florida, reef restoration groups will keep breeding and replanting them.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Mules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mules. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on mules

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!