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

[hahyvz] / haɪvz /


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Despite the suffering and challenges of relocating his hives to an unfamiliar landscape, Al-Dabba said he found "hope after seeing the bees coexist and adapt".

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Honeybees typically nest above ground in hollow trees or managed hives, and their colonies usually contain between 30,000 and 60,000 bees.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

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

In my mid-20s, I began breaking out in hives spontaneously.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

I watched her load the red wagon, the one I’d seen in the backyard, with brood frames, those little slats that slip down in the hives for the bees to deposit honey on.

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




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