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
Its two miles of beaches are home to an assortment of wildlife, including the wild horses, deer and more than 200 species of birds, from seagulls to herons, egrets to eagles and more.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In a recent Instagram post, the 58-year-old actress posed near horses in a field wearing a light blue button-up shirt, medium-wash straight-leg jeans, and white sneakers.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Canada temporarily stopped importing cattle, horses or other livestock from Texas on Friday.
—Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Sophie is hoping to become a vet someday Her wishes are to have a baby unicorn and a horse, and also a swimming pool!
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Until recently, horses were indispensable companions for agricultural work in the Andean fields.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Videos on Instagram over the weekend showed Young and other offensive teammates visit Legette’s tiny South Carolina hometown of Mullins, riding four-wheelers and horses and having fun.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Grimes is seen riding a horse, while fellow actors Ash Santos and Tatanka Means pose on set.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
In a recent Instagram post, the 58-year-old actress posed near horses in a field wearing a light blue button-up shirt, medium-wash straight-leg jeans, and white sneakers.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Canada temporarily stopped importing cattle, horses or other livestock from Texas on Friday.
—Jeffrey Collins, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Sophie is hoping to become a vet someday Her wishes are to have a baby unicorn and a horse, and also a swimming pool!
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 June 2026
Until recently, horses were indispensable companions for agricultural work in the Andean fields.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Videos on Instagram over the weekend showed Young and other offensive teammates visit Legette’s tiny South Carolina hometown of Mullins, riding four-wheelers and horses and having fun.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Grimes is seen riding a horse, while fellow actors Ash Santos and Tatanka Means pose on set.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horses
Noun
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No curtains blowing in the wind and white stallions.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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Determined not to be just a bit player, Zedan opened his own stables in Lexington and put together his own racing team, working to secure the best horses, stallions and trainers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Laurel Park The 2026 Preakness run at Laurel Park is now in the books and Winner Napoleon Solo has placed himself in the conversation as one of the top three-year-old colts in the country.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The Preakness features a venue change to a 115-year-old track that has never hosted the event, a field of some of the best 3-year-old colts in the country and a couple of chances to make horse racing history.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Undomesticated equines could not stop it from happening.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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While filming the 2015 miniseries Texas Rising in Mexico, Fraser noticed a horse being picked on by other equines.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This day in sports history 1946 — Two-year-old fillies Chakoora and Uleta become the first thoroughbreds to complete a transcontinental flight.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The race is a prelude to the Preakness, featuring 3-year-old fillies (female race horses).—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Here, such extended sequences of cowboys steering their steeds and working their land feel rushed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 May 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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“Horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horses. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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