as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Recent Examples of horse
Pet nannies aren’t eligible to travel in the cargo hold, although some horse shipping containers have space for a caretaker.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Cal enjoys exploring many subjects, Western scenes and horse imagery hold a special place in Cal’s heart, inspired by a lifelong love of horses and the history of the American West.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
From Outside contributor Tim Neville’s award-winning story of living in total darkness for 82 hours in a dark cave, to Pam Houston’s tale of the mental health benefits of Icelandic horses, these stories will give your tired eyes a break and remind you of the power of travel.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
In an effort to answer that question, John recently uploaded a Facebook video asking for information from veterinarians and other horse people who could offer personal evidence.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Although Cal enjoys exploring many subjects, Western scenes and horse imagery hold a special place in Cal’s heart, inspired by a lifelong love of horses and the history of the American West.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
From Outside contributor Tim Neville’s award-winning story of living in total darkness for 82 hours in a dark cave, to Pam Houston’s tale of the mental health benefits of Icelandic horses, these stories will give your tired eyes a break and remind you of the power of travel.
—Kathleen Rellihan, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
In an effort to answer that question, John recently uploaded a Facebook video asking for information from veterinarians and other horse people who could offer personal evidence.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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Assistant trainer Dennis O’Neill purchased the horse in 2015 at a price of $400,000 before stallion Uncle Mo became the nation’s leading first-crop sire.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s no reason to abandon your star stallion just before the big race.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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Baffert said Potente would start once more before the Derby; one possibility is the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on April 4, a race in which another Baffert colt, Cherokee Nation, is expected to run.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Baffert said the colt would make one more start before the Derby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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An undefeated filly won the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes on Saturday, just not the one that most bettors expected.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Thurby, a celebration of Kentucky’s heritage featuring live entertainment; and the Kentucky Oaks, a race for 3-year-old fillies (female horses).—
Chase Jordan
February 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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What does the phrase squeaky bum time, the racehorse Devon Loch, and the Portuguese proverb ‘morrer na prais’ all have in common?—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, to switch sports for a moment, OpenAI is like a fractious racehorse.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Therapists often ignored signs of equine distress or treated them merely as reflections of a patient’s emotional state, rather than as concerns warranting attention in their own right.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Mar. 2026
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Schroeder moved to Texas with her husband in 2018 and is the co-founder of a nonprofit equine ranch, according to her campaign website.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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That left only Louverture’s charging steed — representing Haiti’s founding moment — against a lush tropical backdrop and azure sky.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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