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mustang

noun

Definition of mustang

as in bronco

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Recent Examples of mustang The American Eagle campaign, its presentation of Americana as a zombie slop of mustangs, denim, and good genes, is lowest-common-denominator stuff. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025 In the small town of Jay Em, Wyoming, a nonprofit called Operation Remount Corporation is offering a form of equine therapy that serves not only veterans and first responders, but also the mustangs—many of which come from traumatic backgrounds. — Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025 Wild horses, often called mustangs, are not native to the West and are generally descendants of horses that were released by or escaped from Spanish explorers, ranchers, Native Americans and others. — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025 Consider taking a hike into the area, and be on the lookout for mustangs gathered around watering holes. — Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mustang

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Noun

One of the elephants, 51-year old Swarna, began running around her enclosure in a circle, like a bucking bronco.

— Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Their first rodeo There was barrel racing, bronco bucking, bull riding, world class horsemanship and calf roping.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 22 June 2026

Definition of bronco

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The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
The latest flats feel like they’re designed for the new Chanel girl, with contrasting animal-print pony hair bringing a modern, cool touch to the iconic cap-toe style.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of pony

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Their Italian fare is inspired by the seafood Nantucket is known for, so look forward to the frutti del mare served alongside fine Italian wines.

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Meanwhile, his father walked round and round the mare, pressing gently along her spine.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of mare

Noun

Ferrari further modified the emblem by turning the horse’s tail upward to symbolize luck and victory—a notable departure from the downward-pointing tail of Baracca’s prancing stallion.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Down at the bottom of the hill, Butch was sitting in the grass among a dozen or more stallions.

— Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Definition of stallion

Noun

Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of colt

Noun

Into Mischief produced his first crop of foals for a relatively modest $12,500 stud fee.

— Graham Cornwell, New York Times, 19 June 2026
Three foals have appeared on North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, a barrier island that has become an increasingly perilous home to a herd of beloved wild horses.

— Mark Price June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

Definition of foal

Noun

In the $200,000 San Clemente Handicap 35-1 longshot Somerset West (Armando Ayuso) outran nine other 3-year-old fillies, including three formidable challengers who shipped in from the east.

— Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
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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