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a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As skate and vulcanized shoes continue to gain traction in the market, Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton are offering up their own take on the model.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family does not tap into our empathy for them so much as our own sense of aggrievement at having to exist in a world where people like the Murdaughs can skate by without consequences for even the worst of their sins.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
After winning over America with his epic one-liners and graceful skates, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon tackled the dance floor alongside partner Jenna Johnson.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
As skate and vulcanized shoes continue to gain traction in the market, Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton are offering up their own take on the model.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Tyler Pitlick becomes the second member of his family to skate for the Wild, after his cousin Rem – a former Gophers captain – played 20 games for Minnesota in the 2021-22 season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 18 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family does not tap into our empathy for them so much as our own sense of aggrievement at having to exist in a world where people like the Murdaughs can skate by without consequences for even the worst of their sins.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
Noun
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But anxiety and confusion are growing among owners of equine businesses in southern Santa Clara County as officials re-examine the type of development and operations allowed in rural and agricultural zoning districts in unincorporated areas.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Samaritan’s Purse also has 11 major construction projects in Israel, including two ambulance response stations, nine community centers with bomb shelters, and an equine therapy center for youth.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bregman goes to the Mets (and Mark Vientos slides over to first base) and Alonso goes to the Red Sox (and Triston Casas becomes a trade candidate).—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And even with those two gone, Dubar slid down Boise State’s depth chart, managing just three carries for 12 yards so far in 2025.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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Khloé said, showing off the pumpkin decorating stations, trees decorated with cobwebs, witches' hats, cob-webs and bats, and the orange and black balloon arches.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Plain, boiled or on the grill, most respondents eat their sweet corn in one of two ways: either across the cob or around it.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The standard per-charge range on dual batteries is reported to be just 70 km (43 miles), but the vehicle's battery compartment can accommodate two additional units for the prospect of longer journeys away from the plug.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
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With both of these cases being largely hollow and uninteresting, even despite the involvement of a traffic-cone-size butt plug, the burden is on Allura’s arc to grip us.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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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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In Galaxy 2, Mario can hop on his trusty dinosaur steed and leverage Yoshi's unique abilities while traversing the inventive planetoid stages.—
Jeffrey L. Wilson,
PC Magazine,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, throughout Myanmar’s recent history, the global demand for its gemstones, jade and timber, especially teak, has thrived.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Troy, officials recently unveiled a gold brooch and a rare jade stone, offering a glimpse into the city's pre-Greek past.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 5-year-old mare Esmeray died from an injury suffered in Del Mar’s fifth race Thursday.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The $80,000 Swingtime Stakes matches a large field of fillies and mares seeking their first stakes win in 2025.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
12 Oct. 2025
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Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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For families, younger kids with no riding experience can participate in gentle, one-hour pony encounters.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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