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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
Brown also owns a rabbit and farm animals, including goats, sheep, a donkey and a pony.
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
Initially, Political Pattie’s opened with a logo of the Democratic Party’s mascot, a donkey, and the Republican Party’s mascot, an elephant, but online backlash prompted the owners to paint over the logos.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
This list has some of the hottest interactive toys of the season — from a talking donkey that does yoga to a science lab to a realistic play kitchen.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Ventura County Animal Services said 115 horses, five ponies, three donkeys, seven sheep, 33 goats, four mini horses, one cattle, and 20 alpacas are being sheltered Friday as evacuees.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Oct. 2024
Initially, Political Pattie’s opened with a logo of the Democratic Party’s mascot, a donkey, and the Republican Party’s mascot, an elephant, but online backlash prompted the owners to paint over the logos.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
This list has some of the hottest interactive toys of the season — from a talking donkey that does yoga to a science lab to a realistic play kitchen.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Ventura County Animal Services said 115 horses, five ponies, three donkeys, seven sheep, 33 goats, four mini horses, one cattle, and 20 alpacas are being sheltered Friday as evacuees.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for donkey
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After Helene struck, images flooded the news and the internet showing non-government volunteers airlifting supplies, climbing treacherous terrain in Tennessee, delivering aid in North Carolina by mule and goats and stepping up to deliver food, water and baby items.Sharyl Attkisson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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This includes bodysuits, puffer jackets, gloves, mules and athleisure essentials.Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Spencer’s sold a burro, imported from Mexico at a cost of $85 for a young male and $180 for a female foal.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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Here's what to know about the wild burros and their relocation.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 6 Jan. 2024
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Martial Arts Kicking Ass New wave: Our final Global Breakout of the year saw Sara Merican head to Hong Kong, where a martial arts film has been kicking ass at the global box office.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Nudity in movies is limited to the following swaths of skin: side, top, or nexus of breast; genitals under duvet; ass walking away from shower (preferably in a locker room).Grace Henes, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.Barry Levitt, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
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The stupid!Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 July 2021
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The experience of the story is different as Jeselnik explains it to me sincerely rather than as an onstage jackass.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Think about the jackass, who probably isn’t enjoying a stunning pink-purple sunset.Tim Zientek, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2017
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Zuby said the Tesla Model S didn’t have a strong enough safety belt, and a dummy used to simulate a driver in the small overlap test moved too far forward during the crash, striking its head on the steering wheel.Diana Kruzman, USA TODAY, 6 July 2017
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“Donkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/donkey. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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