horseback

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Recent Examples of horseback Go horseback riding Another activity that brought out my adventurous side was horseback riding. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Dec. 2025 Regulation possible moving forward While horseback riding companies and scientists may not agree on how harmful horse manure is, both sides see a possibility for compromise on regulation. Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025 Horseback riders share the trails with hikers at Brett Woods, a 185-acre conservation area. Lisa Prevost, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2017 See All Example Sentences for horseback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horseback
Adjective
  • Why does the wedding photographer offer them an impromptu photo shoot — for free?
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Following his impromptu genesis, Mario quickly evolved.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Street artists and fortune-tellers set up here daily, creating a scene that feels spontaneous every time.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • With Venus and Uranus entering Gemini in your curious third house on April 24 and 25, sparks could fly through conversation, texts or spontaneous encounters.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The songs, by Randy Newman, are simple but charming little ditties, particularly the ensemble numbers where this makeshift band of misfits express their devotion to one another.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The dome became a makeshift stage in the middle of the field.
    Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Your breathing should be deep and rapid.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The calls from Democrats to end his campaign were swift.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a suite of professional-quality cameras on board, and each astronaut also has an iPhone for more informal, spur-of-the-moment picture-taking.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • This season, the Jets are No. 22 in rush EPA defense, surrendering 4.24 yards per carry and 104.6 rush yards per game to running backs.
    Brad Evans, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The Titans’ defense is 24th in rush EPA per play and 11th in rush success rate.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And, playing a detective and his secretary attempting to ascertain the Bride’s whereabouts, Peter Sarsgaard and Penelope Cruz have just the right note of offhand oddness that suggests neither is taking the movie too seriously.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The film gathers small details — a slight here, an offhand accusation there, a minor humiliation there — that collectively become overwhelming.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horseback. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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