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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
Korchinski is back in Chicago again and has been joining his teammates for informal skates. — Scott Powers, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In a market dominated by retro basketball shoes and 2000s tech runners, this chunky and vibrant retro skate shoe cut through the noise. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
Over the eight episodes, the two characters skate right into each other's (and our) hearts. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 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
  • Two equine affiliates will often lie down next to one another, even sometimes adopting the same positions.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One of the groundbreaking programs at Miraval Arizona is equine therapy, which began in 1995, the initial year of the resort.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of equine
Verb
  • The gargantuan nose tackle slid down the 2025 draft chutes over a nagging back problem the University of Kentucky declined to shut down.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As with the entry foyer, multiple large windows effectively create a wall of glass overlooking the view, while sliding glass doors provide easy access to a rear deck that spans the rear of the home.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of slide
Noun
  • 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
  • To eat it, remove the husk and silk, rinse the cob well under cool running water, and then taste a kernel.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cob
Noun
  • The new approach removes the plug altogether by pairing two paper-thin nickel-titanium films that work in tandem.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The same research cites a case in which Amazon's Alexa told a ten-year-old to touch a live electrical plug with a coin, a machine executing a request flawlessly while having no idea a child had made it.
    — Dana Williams, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • 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
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • One of the shades featured in the palette is Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, a smoky jade.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The objects include paintings, metalwork, jade, ceramics, glass, and architectural elements from the seventh to nineteenth centuries created in Islamic regions spanning modern-day Spain to India.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of jade
Noun
  • Three horses have been struck by vehicles on Assateague Island this summer; two of them have died, including a beloved mare last week.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • When her grandparents once ran a restaurant and lived in the massive apartment above it, her grandmother kept a row of personalized bunnies on top of a roughly 7-foot pony wall, with one representing each family member.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For young children, there are pony rides, crafts and pony parties, or the Cupcake Express, a riding and grooming session with the resort’s miniature horse, Cupcake.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pony

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