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
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.
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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
Designed by architect Isay Weinfeld, the sprawling equine complex features grass and sand tracks, show jumping, and polo facilities, marked trails across the estate, and stables for 200 horses.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Development of roads and buildings in the Ag Reserve, though meticulous, has reduced the space available for equine operators to take horses out for rides, the O’Donnells argue.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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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
Designed by architect Isay Weinfeld, the sprawling equine complex features grass and sand tracks, show jumping, and polo facilities, marked trails across the estate, and stables for 200 horses.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Development of roads and buildings in the Ag Reserve, though meticulous, has reduced the space available for equine operators to take horses out for rides, the O’Donnells argue.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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Known as an avid animal lover, Martha recently added another furry friend to her growing mix of dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, chickens, and more on her 152-acre farm in upstate New York—an eight-week-old black French bulldog puppy.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ivermectin, which originated as a treatment for horse parasites, gained traction on social media during the pandemic as an option for treating coronavirus.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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