as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit
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Recent Examples of equine
The 14-day program starts at $49,000 and includes comprehensive physical and psychological assessments, alpine hikes, equine therapy, and access to the clinic’s expansive spa facilities.
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
At Wednesday’s board meeting, Los Al executive Orlando Gutierrez told commissioners the track has added veterinarians and a second equine ambulance, restricted joint injections and limited wet-day training.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
One panel this week, moderated by the Billy Bob’s co-owner and former Miss Rodeo America Pam Minick, focused on the city’s Western and equine sports heritage.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jason’s Box empowers combat vets—most of whom are multilimb amputees with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries—to heal and forge better relationships through free access to outdoor activities like equine therapy, beekeeping, fishing, hunting, and off-roading.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
At Wednesday’s board meeting, Los Al executive Orlando Gutierrez told commissioners the track has added veterinarians and a second equine ambulance, restricted joint injections and limited wet-day training.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
One panel this week, moderated by the Billy Bob’s co-owner and former Miss Rodeo America Pam Minick, focused on the city’s Western and equine sports heritage.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Jason’s Box empowers combat vets—most of whom are multilimb amputees with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries—to heal and forge better relationships through free access to outdoor activities like equine therapy, beekeeping, fishing, hunting, and off-roading.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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In a video aired by KXAS-TV, the same man is seen letting out a whoop from atop his horse.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Proponents of traditional schools, however, are wary, seeing the legislation as a trojan horse for further charter school expansion.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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