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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Wonnum into safety Tre’von Moehrig and then went off to the races after eluding safety Nick Scott.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
While far from major election dates, the races serve as yet another signal of voters' feelings for the current administration.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Driven in part by Netflix’s Drive to Survive, the races have now become a hub for luxe brand activations, collaborations and events.
—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
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
While far from major election dates, the races serve as yet another signal of voters' feelings for the current administration.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Driven in part by Netflix’s Drive to Survive, the races have now become a hub for luxe brand activations, collaborations and events.
—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
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 15 Sep. 2025.
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