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  • present tense form of hive (3rd person singular).
  • plural of hive.
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hives

[hahyvz] / haɪvz /


Example Sentences

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The most common symptoms are hives and gastrointestinal issues, but symptoms can progress to shortness of breath and even anaphylactic shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

He has already brought in 30 donated hives and is establishing them on his property.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

According to the researchers, that is comparable to more than 200 honeybee hives and exceeds Manhattan's human population by more than threefold.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Funkhouser, a veteran commercial beekeeper, should have around 1,200 hives under his care.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

After Clayton said good-bye, we fastened on our hats and veils and went out to the hives, bearing armloads of black crepe material cut in giant squares.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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