as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Recent Examples of horse
One unforgettable way to explore the island is by horse.
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Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Stunning sunset views, wild horses galloping through the salty spray, and majestic sand dunes rising into the clear blue sky—every scene is more spectacular than the last.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Horse Farms Had to Evacuate Too When the fires began earlier this month, WINK reported neighborhoods near the Picayune Strand State Forest were forced to evacuate horse farms and ranches.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Resident Barbara Bartholomew said the experience brought back memories from her years around horses.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Stunning sunset views, wild horses galloping through the salty spray, and majestic sand dunes rising into the clear blue sky—every scene is more spectacular than the last.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Horse Farms Had to Evacuate Too When the fires began earlier this month, WINK reported neighborhoods near the Picayune Strand State Forest were forced to evacuate horse farms and ranches.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Resident Barbara Bartholomew said the experience brought back memories from her years around horses.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
Noun
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Zedan is out of Flightline, the 2022 horse of the year, who retired undefeated after six starts, and the mare is from Into Mischief, the best stallion going these days.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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The number seven would have put the stallion too far right of the field and closer to the stands of crowds, and so would have caused further distraction that would have leaked through Pal’s blinders and earplugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The stranger had a local colt that had lost his mom to birth complications.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Nearby, a newborn colt had lost his mother to complications during birth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Black-Eyed Susan is the leading race for 3-year-old fillies.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Kentucky Oaks, a slightly shorter race exclusively for fillies on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, will air in primetime this year in an attempt to draw more viewers.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Two wealthy Germans—Karin Walter-Mommert, a racehorse owner, and Walter Gunz, the multimillionaire founder of MediaMarkt—also wanted to save the whale.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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But there's also race history, manifested in fandom by Secretariat, the almost mythical champion racehorse known as Big Red who ruled the tracks in the mid-1970s.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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But according to master distiller Elizabeth McCall, who counts herself as a horse lover, Kentucky’s water is also crucial to its equine industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Those 6 and older are allowed to ride their gentle steeds solo, and a short lesson is included.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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