as in equine
a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
This week, the B’s brass will get to do a deeper dive on those prospects, one of whom could be the kid who one day fills Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci’s skates.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Ronnie Li, USA Today, 1 June 2025
The back-and-forth battle ended with Vince Young skating inside the pylon on fourth-and-5 to put the Longhorns up with 19 seconds left.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The skate and skateboard both feature movable wheels and all three toys would be perfect for display.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
This week, the B’s brass will get to do a deeper dive on those prospects, one of whom could be the kid who one day fills Patrice Bergeron or David Krejci’s skates.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Verb
While Oran attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the duo stayed close through FaceTime calls filled with excited updates about everything from skating achievements to new toys.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 1 June 2025
The back-and-forth battle ended with Vince Young skating inside the pylon on fourth-and-5 to put the Longhorns up with 19 seconds left.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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In another sign of weakening sentiment, the University of Michigan reported that consumer confidence continues to slide.—
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CNBC,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Be generous with the application, making sure each cob is evenly coated.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The first episode of Season 1 kicked off with the challenges: paint a horse while riding a horse, empty a bathtub without pulling the plug or tipping it over, and eat as much watermelon as possible.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, a cascade of proteins in the blood activates the protein fibrin, which forms a mesh that stabilizes the platelet plug, creating a strong, lasting clot to seal the vessel and stop bleeding.—
Paul McClure
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
Noun
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An Elum would be rad, which is a sort of alien steed that Abe rides around like a two-legged horse.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Super Mario World ties in to the tease at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, too — the game was the first to feature Mario's trusty steed, a dinosaur named Yoshi, who hatches from an egg in the game.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The ubiquity of gemstone dials at this year’s Geneva watch week—and not just the obvious materials, like malachite, but also more obscure offerings such as jade and pink opal—was impossible to ignore, and begged the question: How did every brand get the memo?—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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With five stones to choose from, just select the composition that resonates with your intentions—from jade for balance to amethyst for tranquility.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the exhausted mare nearly buried in the mud as rescuers tried to fasten the rope around her.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the future stars on Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Cosmetics' Halo Glow Liquid Filter is a multi-trick pony, just like you.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The dead also included a Nepali citizen and a local Muslim pony ride operator.—
Prabhjot Gill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not wanting to be a nag, Kweller pulled up the Find My app on his iPhone.—
Jayson Greene,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Microsoft has been pushing Edge hard for some time now, with nags and security warnings to urge the vast majority of Windows users wedded to Chrome to the Edge.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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