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
In the north, the communities of Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head provide a glimpse into what makes the Outer Banks such a popular getaway, with hang gliding, wild horse tours, seafood fresh from the ocean, and a bevy of art and artisans.
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Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In horse racing, Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Journalism just a few weeks after claiming the Kentucky Derby crown.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing:
Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
In addition, traffickers were often found to be smuggling sea horses alongside other products, like pangolin scales and elephant ivory.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
In horse racing, Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes by three lengths over Journalism just a few weeks after claiming the Kentucky Derby crown.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
New customers in eligible states can complete these steps to make a larger bet than usual on horse racing:
Create an account through the links on this page to activate the best FanDuel promo code offer for the Belmont Stakes.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
In addition, traffickers were often found to be smuggling sea horses alongside other products, like pangolin scales and elephant ivory.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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Another photographer shared photos and video of One Ear engaged in and even challenging other stallions to battle.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Lexington, a thoroughbred stallion of the 1850s, was the greatest racer ever.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
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Unleashed like a locomotive at the top of the stretch at Churchill Downs and Saratoga Race Course, this hard-closing colt ran past the front runners with relative ease.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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His fillies, not his colts, have been the stars of the prolific barn’s sophomore class.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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His fillies, not his colts, have been the stars of the prolific barn’s sophomore class.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Junior Alvarado Morning line odds: 30-1 Three months ago, this filly was winless and running in maiden claimers, the lowest tier of racing.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Eight of his flat racehorses (as opposed to jump racing over fences) with four UK trainers are owned in partnership with Ian McAleavy, head of football for nine years at Starlizard, a global leader in specialist online sports betting advice established by Bloom in Camden, north London, in 2006.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The shortlist includes a personal nuclear reactor, a thoroughbred racehorse farm, and a private submarine.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The celebrated trainer of on-screen horses didn’t mistreat his steeds.—
Gary Baum,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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War, astride its red steed, used to be armed with a sword rather than the twelve thousand nuclear warheads currently at its disposal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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