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
Pinky, a child’s pink toy horse, and a yarmulke belonging to his eldest son.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Micron Technology , the current lead horse in the semi stampede, has seen its fiscal 2027 profit projection literally double in under three months.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
As drops dripped from a clay oven, Garnica and her siblings listened to stories told by their parents while neighbors arrived by horse to get a taste of a drink known for its smoky flavor.
—Claudia Rosel, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Micron Technology , the current lead horse in the semi stampede, has seen its fiscal 2027 profit projection literally double in under three months.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 May 2026
As drops dripped from a clay oven, Garnica and her siblings listened to stories told by their parents while neighbors arrived by horse to get a taste of a drink known for its smoky flavor.
—Claudia Rosel, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
Noun
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Breeding value exploded as stallion economics transformed Thoroughbred racing.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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No curtains blowing in the wind and white stallions.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The 3-year-old colt became the eighth unbeaten winner in the race’s 142-year history.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The 3-year-old bay thoroughbred colt sent DeVaux and the rest of the owner’s box into a raucous affair as one can surely understand.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In 2022, Gretchen and Roy Jackson bought a filly for $240,000.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The race is a prelude to the Preakness, featuring 3-year-old fillies (female race horses).—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Jacksons, who created an endowment to assist with equine disease research at Pennsylvania, say that across the industry, racehorse aftercare practices have improved over the past 20 years.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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As Black-Eyed Susan day got underway at Laurel Park on Friday, racehorse 'Hit Zero' died in his debut.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This nonprofit equine sanctuary provides elderly horses with room to roam.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The Jacksons, who created an endowment to assist with equine disease research at Pennsylvania, say that across the industry, racehorse aftercare practices have improved over the past 20 years.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Those 6 and older are allowed to ride their gentle steeds solo, and a short lesson is included.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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