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
Designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott and opened in 2010, Playa Vik was conceived as the coastal counterpart to Extrancia Vik, a horse ranch concept up in the hills north of José Ignacio.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ulaanbaatar fills up quickly during the festival, and the wrestling and horse-racing events draw the biggest crowds.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
But Claude took some of the new directives a bit too seriously; suddenly, every fake passage was filled with characters hopping on a horse, or delivering an important package, or running.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting, allowing a Chicago casino, slot machines at both city airports, casinos in the south suburbs, Waukegan, Rockford, Danville and Williamson County, slot machines at horse racing tracks and spots betting at casinos and tracks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Learn about North Dakota's history of rodeos and ranching; see prizewinners' saddles; and visit a gallery of bronze sculptures depicting longhorns, horses, and cowboys.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The title refers to a story-fable about a horse that runs away, only to turn up at a time of crisis.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 1 June 2026
No horse has completed the Triple Crown since Justify in 2018.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Trojan horse was not ignored.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Ulaanbaatar fills up quickly during the festival, and the wrestling and horse-racing events draw the biggest crowds.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
But Claude took some of the new directives a bit too seriously; suddenly, every fake passage was filled with characters hopping on a horse, or delivering an important package, or running.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting, allowing a Chicago casino, slot machines at both city airports, casinos in the south suburbs, Waukegan, Rockford, Danville and Williamson County, slot machines at horse racing tracks and spots betting at casinos and tracks.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Learn about North Dakota's history of rodeos and ranching; see prizewinners' saddles; and visit a gallery of bronze sculptures depicting longhorns, horses, and cowboys.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The title refers to a story-fable about a horse that runs away, only to turn up at a time of crisis.
—Hillel Italie, Fortune, 1 June 2026
No horse has completed the Triple Crown since Justify in 2018.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The Trojan horse was not ignored.
—Joern Hackbarth, Forbes.com, 26 May 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
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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
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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
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That means many rules of the road for cars also apply to equines.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horses. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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