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noun

Definition of skatenext
as in equine
a physically unsound horse

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skate

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verb

as in to slide

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Recent Examples of skate
Noun
An action sports area is also planned with trampolines, climbing walls and indoor skate facilities. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Simon and Diana Ledet, who volunteers during free skate, practice some moves on the pole before grabbing hands and skating off together, talking and laughing. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
Not to sound cocky on another man’s behalf, but Rhys should skate to a win. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026 Over the eight episodes, the two characters skate right into each other's (and our) hearts. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
  1. equine
  2. slide
  3. cob
  4. plug
  5. steed
  6. jade
  7. mare
  8. pony
Noun
  • These exist in both the structures of her music and the fantastical world building achieved through presenting herself as a stylish equine named Stella Stallion that exists in a natural wonderland world that’s like if Lisa Frank met Planet Earth.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That remains true in the 21st century, but today major militaries are looking for robotic platforms to replace their equine equivalents.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of equine
Verb
  • The album slides between styles surprisingly smoothly and with a remarkable assurance; a raft of collaborators contribute production (primarily Bartees Strange, Grammy winner Mike Elizondo and Avis Reese) but there’s no question who’s in charge.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Videos from the event showed the ring propped up in a pool with wrestlers slipping and sliding in the ring and taking bumps into the water.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of slide
Noun
  • The meal ends with a satisfying yet whimsical flourish of warm chocolatey champurrado poured over an atole mousse in the shape of a corn cob.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • To freeze, cut the kernels off the cob after cooking and store them in an airtight container for up to 9 months in the freezer.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of cob
Noun
  • The sink basins are large enough, however, the stopper (plug) at the sanitizer basin does not work and water continuously flows.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Ultra has magnetic USB-C port, which is kind of like Apple's MagSafe charging plug.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • The noble steed of Bukephalos (2021)—which featured in her 2024 Guggenheim Bilbao retrospective—charged down the runway, too.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • At the heart of the resort is an 82-foot jade-green pool with rooms and eating areas staggered across the snug plot.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Lorraine Schwartz stunners were made with diamonds and purple jade, a rare form of jadeite prized for its ethereal lavender hue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of jade
Noun
  • The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The mares are now shunning poor Valentine, which Puckett hopes is only temporary.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • No general admission or parking fees for this festival, while activities like pony rides and the grain train will require a ticket.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
  • An initial investigation found that the girl and an adult family member were riding in a wagon pulled by the pony when it got spooked and kicked her, the sheriff's office said.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pony

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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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