horse race

noun

Definition of horse racenext
1
as in ball game

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2
as in photo finish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse race
  1. ball game
  2. photo finish
  3. confrontation
  4. toss-up
  5. war
  6. duel
  7. combat
  8. contention
Noun
  • For its fifth season, the ABC-WBTV sitcom worked with the Philadelphia Phillies for an episode that took place at a ball game.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Root’s appointment allows Harry Brook, the Test vice-captain under Stokes, to continue developing his captaincy skills in the white-ball game ahead of next year’s 50-over World Cup.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of ball game
Noun
  • This is a very similar route to stage 11 from the 2024 Tour de France, won by Vingegaard in a photo finish ahead of Pogačar.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • Wednesday's episode of the long-running primetime game show came down to a photo finish between returning champion Dan Laine from Jersey City, AJ Maroney from Boston, and Katelyn Mueller-McLean from San Francisco.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Definition of photo finish
Noun
  • Authorities have not identified the suspect and are continuing to investigate what led to the confrontation.
    — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Mughal right wing avoided direct confrontation with the elephants and instead attacked Hemu’s troops on the sides.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of confrontation
Noun
  • The competitors’ jabs come as new polling released Friday shows Ramaswamy with a narrow lead in the toss-up race.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The University of Virginia's Center for Politics rates the race as a toss-up.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of toss-up
Noun
  • Russian drones have repeatedly breached Romanian airspace throughout the war.
    — Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Yields have risen in recent months over growing concerns about inflation stemming from the monthslong war in Iran and ballooning government debt, among other factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of war
Noun
  • The Throne Room Duel & A-Wing comes with two battle podiums, where the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader minifigures can be placed to have an epic lightsaber duel.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And this game will be the first Border War duel in Lawrence since 2005, a Friday night game on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
    — PJ Green August 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of duel
Noun
  • Its combat efforts have prevented it from making stops at friendly ports, where deployed vessels can typically renew supplies and sailors can rest.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Dalton rolled out a new TV ad this week highlighting his combat experience and taking aim at Mills’ controversies, including the ongoing ethics investigation.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of combat
Noun
  • The pressure is on to finish not just with a winning record and a bowl berth, but enough to convince the brass that a return to ACC and national title contention in the near future is possible.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The stakes cooled considerably the past two seasons with Michigan out of Playoff contention and Ohio State safely in the 12-team field both years (even after suffering a second loss in that inexplicable 2024 game).
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contention
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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