- plural of wolf.
wolves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Their findings suggest that prehistoric communities may have been managing or keeping wolves in ways that have rarely been considered before.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
The newly discovered wolves do not fit neatly into that story.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
The wolves could not have reached the island on their own, leading researchers to conclude that people must have transported them there.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
Rather than simply hunting wolves or avoiding them, some prehistoric communities may have formed long-term relationships with the animals, managing and caring for them without fully domesticating them.
From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026
Day turned to night, and the wolves started yawning.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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