hare
noun
any rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
hares
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pluralof hare.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof hare (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
harenounany rodentlike mammal of the genus Lepus, of the family Leporidae, having long ears, a divided upper lip, and long hind limbs adapted for leaping.
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Animals expected to benefit include native British species such as brown hares, hedgehogs, great crested newts, common toads and the Small Heath butterfly, a spokesperson for the company said.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Another fan, a nail artist, crafted spooky bespoke black and purple press-ons decorated with intricate white hares.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
As Apple plays the tortoise role—slow and steady wins the race—the sprint between the two hares is what’s captivating investors.
From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025
These comparisons show that the Neanderthal diet in these regions relied heavily on deer, horses and hares, along with marine and coastal foods, pointing to a wide-ranging and adaptable approach to gathering resources.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2025
Near her, an older man knelt to spit a couple of hares.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
