cutting horses

plural of cutting horse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting horses
mounts
Noun
  • With each encounter, the mystery of Molineux’s whereabouts mounts, though the sense of foreboding is cut by the comedy of our hero’s haplessness.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
  • Tapia believes the Cuban government is attempting to signal a willingness to negotiate with the United States as economic pressure mounts.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
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“Cutting horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutting%20horses. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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