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also horse
as in mares
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
Like K-9s or pets, Dills said the officers and horses must build a rapport with each other.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Part of the problem is the attempt to represent Canada, Mexico and the United States equally, leading to the bold red, green and blue, which brings to mind that old saying about a camel being a horse designed by committee.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Shot on location surrounded by her horses, the campaign illustrates elevated pieces designed for today’s modern wardrobe, and shows Springsteen in her truest from.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Members of the Amish community are grieving the deaths of two children, who were killed when the driver of a Mini Cooper struck their horse and buggy, Pennsylvania authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
For a town that lives by horses and dies by the river, every drizzle is now a trigger.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
For instance, horse buyers no longer have to wait until the horse is actively training or racing to take the deduction.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Deer flies often bite the head and neck areas, while horse flies target the legs, according to the Extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
First responders will also be well represented at the event with Sheriff’s patrol cars, Mounted Patrol horses and fire trucks in the parking lot of the Hamburger Factory Restaurant.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Part of the problem is the attempt to represent Canada, Mexico and the United States equally, leading to the bold red, green and blue, which brings to mind that old saying about a camel being a horse designed by committee.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Shot on location surrounded by her horses, the campaign illustrates elevated pieces designed for today’s modern wardrobe, and shows Springsteen in her truest from.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Members of the Amish community are grieving the deaths of two children, who were killed when the driver of a Mini Cooper struck their horse and buggy, Pennsylvania authorities say.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
For a town that lives by horses and dies by the river, every drizzle is now a trigger.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
For instance, horse buyers no longer have to wait until the horse is actively training or racing to take the deduction.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Deer flies often bite the head and neck areas, while horse flies target the legs, according to the Extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
First responders will also be well represented at the event with Sheriff’s patrol cars, Mounted Patrol horses and fire trucks in the parking lot of the Hamburger Factory Restaurant.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horses
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But the path to the winner’s circle might be a bit more difficult for the 5-year-old daughter of Uncle Mo in the 1 1/8-mile turf test for older fillies and mares.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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The Del Mar Futurity, at 7 furlongs, also revolves around Baffert, whose colts have won the past four runnings and 18 of the past 29, dominance that began with Silver Charm winning the Futurity in a mild upset to jumpstart his journey to victory in the 1997 Kentucky Derby.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two more prized 2-year-old colts from the Baffert stable ran 1-2 Saturday in a maiden race.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Microsoft is upping the pressure on users to move to Windows 11, with new nags that seemingly won’t stop.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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And coupled with Bottle of Rouge’s upset victory Saturday in the Del Mar Debutante – Baffert’s 12th win in the fillies’ 2-year-old championship race – Baffert has now swept the juvenile titles two straight years and eight times since 1996.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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