as in equine
a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The ability to swim in the ocean or skate on a frozen lake is a gift, a license to partake in some of the joys of being alive.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Mason Moe #14 of Team USA skates against Axel Bröngel-Larsson #4 of Team Sweden during the Bronze Medal Game of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place on August 10, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Defenseman Keaton Verhoeff, who had a breakout campaign with the Victoria Royals in 2024-25 and could be a top-five pick himself, has signed on to skate at the University of North Dakota this fall.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The ability to swim in the ocean or skate on a frozen lake is a gift, a license to partake in some of the joys of being alive.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Skating costs $17, and skate rental is $5.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Mason Moe #14 of Team USA skates against Axel Bröngel-Larsson #4 of Team Sweden during the Bronze Medal Game of the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place on August 10, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
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Much like her idol Marlene Dietrich, Novak walked away from the business under her own steam, and has largely kept to herself, marrying an equine veterinarian and busying herself raising horses and painting.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Yes, equine therapy is billable.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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For the Giles family of Waukegan, who sold roasted corn on the cob on a stick, seasoning the cob with mayo, cheese, butter and chili pepper creates a handheld treat with no dishes to toss, just organic materials to recycle.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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This goes double for recipes that require you to cut the kernels from the cob.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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A lot of plug from the linebackers.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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But New England’s grid operator warned the decision to pull the plug on the Rhode Island wind farm threatens the reliability of the region’s electric grid.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ford managed to stay on the steed for just a few seconds, before he was flung off the horse and landed on his back in the dirt.—
Jon-Michael Banks,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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Groups like Happy Trails Walking Horses and Amelia Island Horseback Riding are more than happy to set you up with a stunning steed.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Here, Ne Zha 2 succeeds wildly; locales such as a heavenly city made entirely of jade and a towering, bamboo-verdant waterfall are rendered with genuinely beautiful texture and detail.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The clocks also exude the elegant Art Deco feel that Cartier developed in that era, with materials such as rock crystal, onyx, mother-of-pearl, jade, and gemstones adding a sense of luxury.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Monday’s special Labor Day card features two $100,000, dirt stakes races — the one-mile Tranquility Lakes for older fillies and mares and the Generous Portion, a 5½-furlong sprint for Cal-bred 2-year-old fillies.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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And Lilly is the kindest mare ever.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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My youngest son is the most dismayed so far at Sam having to leave his faithful pony companion, Bill, behind at the gates of Moria.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the ponies, travelers can enjoy fishing, kayaking, endless beaches, bird watching, and more.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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