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Recent Examples of skate
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
One by one, every other player who was in the Colorado Avalanche lineup Tuesday night filed into the locker room, undressed from the club’s morning skate and left.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Anyone who doesn't manage to snag a bike can skate on one of the 17 pairs of Heelys that Roll Hill principal Vicki Graves-Hill, a Cincinnati native who grew up roller blading, is especially excited to see students use.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Sharks had a team day off Saturday, when Klingberg said the team was unable to find an available sheet of ice, effectively ruling him out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Wild with no morning skate.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
One by one, every other player who was in the Colorado Avalanche lineup Tuesday night filed into the locker room, undressed from the club’s morning skate and left.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Anyone who doesn't manage to snag a bike can skate on one of the 17 pairs of Heelys that Roll Hill principal Vicki Graves-Hill, a Cincinnati native who grew up roller blading, is especially excited to see students use.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
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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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To the relief of most Wolves fans, O’Neil pulled the plug on discussions on Monday evening.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained filmmaker had lined up The Movie Critic as his tenth and final film but pulled the plug on that one and is said to be weighing up next directing effort.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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 11 Nov. 2025.
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