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
Martha currently has a total of 10 equine residents on her farm, including four other Friesians, a Fell pony, and five donkeys.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
In a statement, the State Fair emphasized that the pause does not reflect a shift away from supporting the Texas equine industry.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 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
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
In a statement, the State Fair emphasized that the pause does not reflect a shift away from supporting the Texas equine industry.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 18 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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Think of Cathy wandering the moors in Wuthering Heights, or Kate Sharma from Bridgerton riding her horse in the rain, before [redacted].—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the final draft, the girls found their missing horses had not, in fact, been taken but had simply…escaped from their pasture.—
Alexandra Romanoff,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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