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
There are also statues of Aristides, the first horse to win the Derby, ridden by Oliver Lewis, and jockey Edgar Prado and Barbaro, who won the Derby in 2006.
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025
The Jockey Club oversees the naming of every horse.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There is robust demand for high-end race horses even though the sport has declined in popularity.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The final view of the deeply flawed protector is his covered body pulled through the snow to Jackson by horse.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025
The Jockey Club oversees the naming of every horse.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
There is robust demand for high-end race horses even though the sport has declined in popularity.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 1 May 2025
The final view of the deeply flawed protector is his covered body pulled through the snow to Jackson by horse.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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At the extravaganza, women also partake in folklórico dance, and Staci Diaz showcases her renowned stallion dance.—
Amanda Lopez,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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Initially dedicated to breeding stallions within a regenerative livestock system, the ranch now supports a diverse ecosystem.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The five 3-year-old colts who will break from the starting gate a little after 4:45 p.m. for the $500,000, Grade I race include Journalism, the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Citizen Bull, the 2-year-old champion, Barnes, a $3.2 million yearling purchase, and Baeza, a $1.2 million prospect.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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There are two mint julep cups for whiskey fans to purchase, with all proceeds going to benefit Our Mims Retirement Haven, a farm outside of Paris, Kentucky, where fillies and broodmares can spend their golden years (it’s named after 1977 Eclipse Champion 3-Year-Old Filly, Our Mims).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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This year’s cups are meant to honor a trio of winning fillies: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980), and Winning Colors (1988).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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There's an entire section that dictates how to depreciate a racehorse over three years (true story), but try finding a simple explanation of whether your crypto losses offset your W-2 income.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This felt like a Miami Heat season looking for a way to end, to be over, to be put out of its misery like a crippled racehorse humanely put down.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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The grave goods suggest the owner felt a very close bond with his steed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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