the races
plural noun
: an event at which there is a series of horse races
Let's go to the races this weekend.
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Driven in part by Netflix’s Drive to Survive, the races have now become a hub for luxe brand activations, collaborations and events.
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Once the scripts were finished and the cast was put together using mainly people from the Out of Order sketch team, production was off to the races.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Clubs raised funds by helping at concessions and planned their years around the races.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Once the scripts were finished and the cast was put together using mainly people from the Out of Order sketch team, production was off to the races.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
Clubs raised funds by helping at concessions and planned their years around the races.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the races
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“The races.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20races. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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