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
Either way, a banner for Western Bloodstock, a performance horse sales company in Weatherford, is seen over Elliott’s head.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The signs, in Lukas' iconic green and white, hang on the wood posts leading into the gap where horses enter and exit the track for training.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
September is off and running, like a horse bursting out of the gate at Churchill Downs.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
There were also horses, mules, parachutists, Revolutionary War reenactments, Army bands and historical pageantry.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The signs, in Lukas' iconic green and white, hang on the wood posts leading into the gap where horses enter and exit the track for training.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
September is off and running, like a horse bursting out of the gate at Churchill Downs.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
There were also horses, mules, parachutists, Revolutionary War reenactments, Army bands and historical pageantry.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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On occasion, Andrea has been known to ride his favorite black stallion down the streets of the town, much to the surprise of the visitors.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are also beautifully observed moments toward the end with Dorotea and Riccardo; and a moving reckoning with death when Mariano’s favorite horse, a stallion named Elvis, is felled by illness and the president refuses to end his suffering by having the animal put to sleep.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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The Del Mar Futurity, at 7 furlongs, also revolves around Baffert, whose colts have won the past four runnings and 18 of the past 29, dominance that began with Silver Charm winning the Futurity in a mild upset to jumpstart his journey to victory in the 1997 Kentucky Derby.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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The big colt was runner-up to Skippylongstocking in the G2 Gold Cup at Santa Anita and could factor underneath at a price.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Monday’s special Labor Day card features two $100,000, dirt stakes races — the one-mile Tranquility Lakes for older fillies and mares and the Generous Portion, a 5½-furlong sprint for Cal-bred 2-year-old fillies.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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In 1988 his filly Winning Colors became only the third filly to win the Kentucky Derby.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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The camel can travel incredibly far on minimal resources, survive under the harshest conditions, and, when needed, run surprisingly fast - in the long run even outpacing the finest racehorse.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Winning vehicles receive renown and high valuations—the car-world equivalent of a prize racehorse.—
Stayton Bonner,
Robb Report,
24 Aug. 2025
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Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Yes, equine therapy is billable.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ford managed to stay on the steed for just a few seconds, before he was flung off the horse and landed on his back in the dirt.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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Groups like Happy Trails Walking Horses and Amelia Island Horseback Riding are more than happy to set you up with a stunning steed.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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