variants
also horse
as in stallions
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 horses
The Chinese Zodiac operates on a cycle, rotating through 12 animals (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig) that were said to have competed in a legendary race, while also incorporating 5 elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) for a 60-year sequence.
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Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
For some reason, there’s a horse carcass in the town square, and Casey is curious.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
British horse racing, renowned as the Sport of Kings, is under pressure.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
But this isn’t just any horse year.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Even a wandering horse, after all, still moves the caravan forward.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The structure was used to board horses, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
This Club stock has been a horse since spinning off Qnity Electronics , another portfolio name, in November.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Swift is known for backing the right horses, and F1 turned out to be one of them.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Kyle Lucia Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
For some reason, there’s a horse carcass in the town square, and Casey is curious.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
British horse racing, renowned as the Sport of Kings, is under pressure.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
But this isn’t just any horse year.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Even a wandering horse, after all, still moves the caravan forward.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
The structure was used to board horses, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
This Club stock has been a horse since spinning off Qnity Electronics , another portfolio name, in November.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Swift is known for backing the right horses, and F1 turned out to be one of them.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horses
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Kelly Groenestijn - International Pet Photography Awards 2025 The encounter of two stallions early in the morning on a foggy January day this year gives the image a magical touch.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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And, to this day, they are meticulously trained from colts to perform spectacular feats of dressage, including some who can lift their front legs and seem to prance off the ground.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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Sunday finale Brown is seeking his seventh Matriarch win in nine years Sunday in the one-mile turf test for older fillies and mares.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The steeds that started out gray but got painted hot pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horses. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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