as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the knight mounted his trusty steed
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Recent Examples of steed
Super Mario World ties in to the tease at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, too — the game was the first to feature Mario's trusty steed, a dinosaur named Yoshi, who hatches from an egg in the game.
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
If outdoor adventure with a steed companion is more your style, the Atlantic Fields O.P. team can organize a ride with one of Wagon Wheel Horse Farm’s friendly horses: Poncho, Shadow, Blondie, Dolly, and Bell.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Rushing to the injured animal’s aid, Ridley makes a mystical connection with the pony-sized steed by touching its glowing horn.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
These women and their steeds covered hundreds of miles a week, holding packs that held up to 100 books at once.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
If outdoor adventure with a steed companion is more your style, the Atlantic Fields O.P. team can organize a ride with one of Wagon Wheel Horse Farm’s friendly horses: Poncho, Shadow, Blondie, Dolly, and Bell.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Rushing to the injured animal’s aid, Ridley makes a mystical connection with the pony-sized steed by touching its glowing horn.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
These women and their steeds covered hundreds of miles a week, holding packs that held up to 100 books at once.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steed
horse
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Visitors come for the untouched beaches, roaming wild horses, and peaceful seclusion—so pack all your supplies and prepare to relax.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Ferrets, horses and guinea pigs were also labeled challenging to look after.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Steed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steed. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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