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Recent Examples of jennet
Because donkeys breed slowly—a jennet typically produces a foal only every other year—the drain is rapidly depleting Africa’s herd.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024
Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jennet
Noun
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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
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Here are the most common turkey sounds that gobblers, hens, jakes, and jennies make.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
2 May 2024
Noun
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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii got its name from the donkeys that carried coffee beans down the mountains of Kona, Hawaii.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The old mining town of Oatman, known for its feral donkeys, is on the way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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At the top stood renowned veteran burro racer and Idaho Springs resident Bill Lee and his donkey Jack.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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And Simpson is a pain in the ass.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Dwight reached out and squeezed my upper arm, pulling me into a bear hug, smashing my face against the rough canvas of his jacket, his gloved hand on my ass pulling me closer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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“Jennet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jennet. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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