mules

noun

Definition of mulesnext
plural of mule
1
as in coyotes

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as in hinnies

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as in hybrids

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  1. coyotes
  2. hybrids
  3. coyote
Noun
  • By Lydia Patrick Life & Trends Reporter 1 A ranch owner shared the aftermath of a coyote attack, revealing her guardian dogs covered in blood after defending their herd of goats.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The fire is expected to burn coyote brush, grasses, poison oak and other vegetation.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of coyotes
Noun
  • For more, see the 2025 edition of the machine learning conference I chair, which includes a track devoted to predictive/generative AI hybrids.
    Eric Siegel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Sales of electrified vehicles — both EVs and hybrids — rose by about 38% in 2024 to 285,291 vehicles.
    Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of hybrids
Noun
  • Keep an eye out for deer and coyotes among the brush.
    Daniel Bromfield, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The coyote, which was crouched behind a tree, lunged at the girl and grabbed the back of her head, causing serious injuries.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of coyote
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