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
This $180 million first phase of redevelopment will add a new 350,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility that will host livestock competitions, equine events, sports tournaments, trade shows and conventions.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Proceeds support the equine therapy programs.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
This nonprofit equine sanctuary provides elderly horses with room to roam.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Novak’s decision to leave is also well documented in the festival selection, Kim Novak’s Vertigo, from Swiss filmmaker Philippe, as are passions for animals, painting and her late equine veterinarian husband.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Proceeds support the equine therapy programs.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
This nonprofit equine sanctuary provides elderly horses with room to roam.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Novak’s decision to leave is also well documented in the festival selection, Kim Novak’s Vertigo, from Swiss filmmaker Philippe, as are passions for animals, painting and her late equine veterinarian husband.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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While some thought the Patriots could be a dark-horse playoff contender — even my model was relatively bullish — that was probably asking too much.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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These were places rich with prey like bison, camels, horses and even young mammoths.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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