- present tense form of hate (3rd person singular).
hates
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And as much as one hates to grant seriousness to a meme, men are indeed less likely than women to seek treatment.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026
She says she hates judging people with "really limited information and just a couple of pictures" because she doesn't feel she can "really fully commit" with so little to go on.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
She hates how they make her feel for something that can’t feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Los Angeles is the behemoth everyone hates, to the point their spending and dominance may result in an extended lockout and work stoppage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Even though he says he hates it, he doesn’t.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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