mules

Definition of mulesnext
plural of mule

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Noun
  • Recent posts on social media have described coyote encounters in several La Jolla neighborhoods.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
  • The chickens had indeed been attacked by a coyote, a juvenile who’d never before enjoyed the pleasures of the coop.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • In April alone, China shipped out more EVs and plug-in hybrids than ICE vehicles for the first time ever, according to the China Passenger Car Association.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 6 June 2026
  • The brand says the model will now arrive by 2030, focusing on plug-in hybrids in the interim, such as the Valhalla.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The first donkeys arrived at Ville-Evrard hospital in 2016 as part of a project launched by Ermelinda and François Hadey.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Drive the 14-mile, impossibly scenic Needles Highway and 18-mile Wildlife Loop through grasslands and forest—but be prepared to brake for bison and burros!
    Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026
  • Before leaving the state, the one-time gold mining town of Oatman features a Wild West atmosphere, daily staged shootouts and beloved burros.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 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
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“Mules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mules. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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