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
This latter point is crucial as 10% of returns made by bookmakers from horse racing bets are returned to the sport via a government levy.
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Ian King, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, McCormack is working on his memoir, a story that begins with his days as a young lad tending sheep, pigs, horses, chickens and the occasional beef cow on his family’s farm.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Sullivan suggests planting a cover crop around the tree to retain moisture and adding horse manure to the base as a natural fertilizer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Springsteen owns a sprawling horse ranch in Colts Neck that serves as his primary residence, according to Architectural Digest.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Most of the old horses were still alive at that time.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Best known for its mineral springs and summer horse racing season at the Saratoga Race Course, the town pairs its historic charm with a quaint downtown dotted with mom-and-pop shops and restaurants.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The study estimates the cost of renovating the former horse racing grandstand at Cal Expo at about $171 million, while construction of an on-campus stadium would run between $250 million and $300 million.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Other activities include a chance to pet, meet and take photos with therapy horses from Cleburne’s Wings of Hope Equitherapy.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Ian King, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, McCormack is working on his memoir, a story that begins with his days as a young lad tending sheep, pigs, horses, chickens and the occasional beef cow on his family’s farm.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Sullivan suggests planting a cover crop around the tree to retain moisture and adding horse manure to the base as a natural fertilizer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Springsteen owns a sprawling horse ranch in Colts Neck that serves as his primary residence, according to Architectural Digest.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Most of the old horses were still alive at that time.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Best known for its mineral springs and summer horse racing season at the Saratoga Race Course, the town pairs its historic charm with a quaint downtown dotted with mom-and-pop shops and restaurants.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The study estimates the cost of renovating the former horse racing grandstand at Cal Expo at about $171 million, while construction of an on-campus stadium would run between $250 million and $300 million.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Other activities include a chance to pet, meet and take photos with therapy horses from Cleburne’s Wings of Hope Equitherapy.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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