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Recent Examples of foal
From that call, Langdale purchased a yearling foal and, unexpectedly, a senior Andalusian stallion trained in the airs above the ground.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
In some cases, weight gain or subtle behavior changes may be the only hints before the foal arrives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ninety horses will be offered, including horses of racing age, breeding stock and mares carrying foals.
—Bill Center, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Since fewer than 2,000 exist today, each foal is critical to the species’ survival.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 30 June 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
In some cases, weight gain or subtle behavior changes may be the only hints before the foal arrives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ninety horses will be offered, including horses of racing age, breeding stock and mares carrying foals.
—Bill Center, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2025
Since fewer than 2,000 exist today, each foal is critical to the species’ survival.
—Mark Vancleave, Twin Cities, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foal
Noun
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Bred with stronger British mares, these thoroughbreds define the sport.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wohlfeil’s decision noted that between the 2024 and 2025 rodeos, the rodeo management team adjusted the rules to not permit the use of electric prods — which had drawn criticism — and also to bar the use of mares known to be pregnant.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Whether Baffert has another Derby winner in Plutarch won’t be known for 12 weeks, but the colt certainly has the bloodlines.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See what Pletcher had to say about the colt.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Assistant trainer Dennis O’Neill purchased the horse in 2015 at a price of $400,000 before stallion Uncle Mo became the nation’s leading first-crop sire.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s no reason to abandon your star stallion just before the big race.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Cole, a Belgian gelding who’s about 12 years old, calmly stood tied to a rope in the barn on the Kuehls’ property as visitors walked up to him and rubbed above his nose.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Damazio, a claiming-level 7-year-old gelding, was injured and threw jockey Adrian Escobedo in the second race last Sunday.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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An undefeated filly won the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes on Saturday, just not the one that most bettors expected.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Thurby, a celebration of Kentucky’s heritage featuring live entertainment; and the Kentucky Oaks, a race for 3-year-old fillies (female horses).—
Chase Jordan
February 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Appearing at City Hall, the group of equine advocates petitioned the governing bodies for an all-weather arena and permanent stabling.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
5 Feb. 2026
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This crystal Baccarat figurine reflects the power and refined grace of the horse and will win the hearts of collectors and equine enthusiasts far and wide.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Foal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foal. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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