- present tense form of hate (3rd person singular).
hates
Example Sentences
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There wasn’t a smartphone in sight—Rees says she hates technology and has home-schooled her children since learning how reliant schools had become on screens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Jenner hates the paparazzi for invading her privacy but sees no moral quandary in collecting a check from Mark Zuckerberg, who wants to invade everyone’s privacy.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
People will say, “Oh, my dog hates all dogs” and then my dog pulls me over and the dog that hates all dogs just melts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He hates Obama for making fun of him then.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
“My mom drinks green tea in the morning and chamomile tea at night. She also likes the occasional sweet tea. Dad doesn’t. He’s the only Southerner who hates it. Can you believe that?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
