as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit
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Recent Examples of equine
Falsified results from the UK's equine lab The university also released a 32-page internal audit investigation that found Stanley falsified test results, failed to disclose outside work and mismanaged lab operations.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Ride bareback on a steed into the Indian Ocean with the popular Swimming with Horses activity, try healing equine therapy with the gentle creatures or partake in yoga, massage or reiki that all involve horses.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Yes, equine therapy is billable.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Ride bareback on a steed into the Indian Ocean with the popular Swimming with Horses activity, try healing equine therapy with the gentle creatures or partake in yoga, massage or reiki that all involve horses.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Yes, equine therapy is billable.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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Atsu and her horse galloping across a frozen lake that looks like blue lace agate; Atsu making camp under the green streaks of the aurora borealis; red maple leaves careening and pinwheeling in the wind in Atsu’s wake.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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While bonus depreciation is the most valuable perk for horse owners, there are many more advantages in the tax-and-spending bill, according to Green.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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