DARK HORSES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dark horses

noun

plural of dark horse

as in stalking horses

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Relevance

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as in long shots

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sure things

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Noun

The new design, which will be found everywhere from packaging for its wraps to its mobile app interface, uses brighter colors and a uniform font, in part to try to set it apart from quick-service competitors.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
On average, a Costco shopper makes 31 trips annually, spending $99 per visit for a total annual outlay of $3,043 – figures that comfortably eclipse competitors like Sam’s Club and BJ’s, Numerator said.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Five plays later, Jenkins scored on a 3-yard run to push the lead to 44-30 with 28 seconds left.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
The Demon Deacons drove 75 yards on 11 plays and scored on a 10-yard pass from Gio Lopez to Kamrean Johnson to tie the game.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of plays

Noun

From a camp cabin, modeled after her own, complete with bunk beds, bedding, an outdoor vanity and camp flag, to a soccer set that features all of Daisy's favorites, there are a handful of new items to explore.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Discover a few of our favorites from the sale, organized by category—skincare, hair, tools, makeup, fragrance, and body.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

This year, the video contest received 347 entries from 40 countries, judged by a panel composed of specialists in science and advanced light microscopy.

— Molly Finlay, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Some of the entries this year have been knocking on the Hall door for years, including Tickle Me Elmo, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Mahjong.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

French President Emanuel Macron delivered a briefing to the candidates running to succeed him so disturbing that even the far-right National Rally’s leaders emerged denouncing Russian hybrid attacks.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Descano, a former prosecutor for the Obama administration, took office in Fairfax in 2020 as part of a movement of leftist prosecutor candidates backed by megadonor George Soros.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of candidates

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