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Recent Examples of equid
Tetanus was common, and millions of doses of antitoxin serum were produced using horses — another point of close contact between humans and equids during wartime.
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Whether this was the case for at least some of the equids at Casas del Turuñuelo is still a mystery.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023
Present-day equids, including horses, donkeys, and zebras, have only a single toe.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
In Greek folklore, a donkey — an equid involved in the harvest and production of wine — was the mount that carried the god Dionysus into battle against the Giants, and flutes fashioned from donkey tibiae (which produced a braying-like sound) were used in his worship.
—Franz Lidz Samuel Aranda, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2023
The study offers convincing evidence that the esteemed kunga did in fact exist, in the form of a first-generation hybrid of a domestic donkey and a wild donkey or other type of equid.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022
Cuneiform tablets found in this region discuss an equid of high value, known as a kunga.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022
These vehicles were not pulled by horses, but by oxen and other draft animals, or equids such as donkeys or mules.
—National Geographic, 30 Apr. 2020
Cattle and other livestock can also transmit diseases such as anthrax and babesiosis to the wild equids.
—National Geographic, 25 Mar. 2020
John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Whether this was the case for at least some of the equids at Casas del Turuñuelo is still a mystery.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023
Present-day equids, including horses, donkeys, and zebras, have only a single toe.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
In Greek folklore, a donkey — an equid involved in the harvest and production of wine — was the mount that carried the god Dionysus into battle against the Giants, and flutes fashioned from donkey tibiae (which produced a braying-like sound) were used in his worship.
—Franz Lidz Samuel Aranda, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2023
The study offers convincing evidence that the esteemed kunga did in fact exist, in the form of a first-generation hybrid of a domestic donkey and a wild donkey or other type of equid.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022
Cuneiform tablets found in this region discuss an equid of high value, known as a kunga.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022
These vehicles were not pulled by horses, but by oxen and other draft animals, or equids such as donkeys or mules.
—National Geographic, 30 Apr. 2020
Cattle and other livestock can also transmit diseases such as anthrax and babesiosis to the wild equids.
—National Geographic, 25 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equid
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The technology is good for injury recovery in both humans and animals, long been used in equine therapy for racehorses.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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According to The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky, every horse who ran the race is a descendant of famed racehorse Secretariat.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Trump also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony, as pressure mounts from both critics and supporters demanding transparency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008 on Tuesday as concerns about fiscal spending mount ahead of an upper house election.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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His sweetbreads in pig trotter ragu evoke his memories of eating pork knuckle at his grandmother’s house.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Use a variety of bones like knuckle bones, pig trotters and chicken feet for a better broth.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan: Cons: shoveling horse poop, picking rocks.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 July 2025
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Seeking three-peat Gold Phoenix, named Del Mar’s top grass horse for each of the past two summer meetings, will lead a field of eight older horses into Sunday’s feature – the $250,000, Grade II Eddie Read at 1 1/8 miles on the turf.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Broadway theaters subsist on stunt-cast revivals of old warhorses; book publishers rely disproportionately on backlist sales.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Considering its financial predicament and wealth of center backs, Barca could be tempted to sell the South American warhorse if a European rival tables his asking price.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Eastman’s report said the mare died during his initial physical exam.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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In 2019, just 19 roan antelopes were estimated to exist in Kenya, according to conservation experts.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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The 3-year-old gray/roan colt finished second consecutively in the Risen Star and the Louisiana Derby, according to the Derby’s profile.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
3 May 2025
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.—
Meg Donohue,
Town & Country,
31 Jan. 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
Peoplemag,
31 Jan. 2023
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“Equid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equid. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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