equid

noun

Definition of equidnext
as in racehorse

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Recent Examples of equid Scientific American spoke with McDonnell and Sarah King, a behavioral ecologist at Colorado State University, who specializes in horses and other equids, to highlight some of the most interesting science around these year’s star animals. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2026 Recent studies show that wild equids are key to healthy ecosystems and play a vital role by increasing ecosystem resiliency and buffering against negative impacts of climate change. — Jennifer Best, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equid
  1. racehorse
  2. mount
  3. trotter
  4. horse
  5. warhorse
  6. mare
  7. roan
  8. black
Noun
  • The Queen tends to sport the brooch during equine events to honor King Edward VII and his legendary Thoroughbred racehorse that won the Epsom Derby in 1909.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People still can pool together resources with friends to buy a racehorse for $10,000 and see what happens.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of racehorse
Noun
  • The company previously brought us the quick-mount CargoMate front rack, along with the Green Disc+'s predecessor, the Lubri Disc.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Her mount, meanwhile, is frightened by lightning and runs off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of trotter
Noun
  • An unmounted horse galloping into a ranch, saddle empty and reins flying, is a standard cue for horse people to seek the rider.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • At right, the couple now must bring in 55 gallons of water every day for their two horses and about 50 gallons a month for their own drinking, cooking and cleaning.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of horse
Noun
  • Democratic warhorse Ed Markey walloped Seth Moulton, who unconvincingly tried to run left.
    — Carine Hajjar, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The two old warhorses spent six years together at Madrid and won four Champions League titles.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
Definition of warhorse
Noun
  • Three horses have been struck by vehicles on Assateague Island this summer; two of them have died, including a beloved mare last week.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Definition of roan
Noun
  • Every scene is optimized in real time for infinite contrast, deep blacks, and lifelike highlight detail without blooming.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Deep reds, juicy purples, and glassy blacks are just some of the colors that the experts are recommending.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of black

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“Equid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equid. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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