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a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Celebrini did not skate on Friday or Saturday, but was at the Sharks’ practice facility and attended team meetings.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Highlights include surf and skate contests, live music and a Kona Big Wave Beer Garden.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The singer posted photos of herself and Bronx relearning how to skate on Instagram Stories, as well as Bronx helping out his little brother.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Celebrini did not skate on Friday or Saturday, but was at the Sharks’ practice facility and attended team meetings.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a convoluted finale that sees the Grabber on skates (one of Black Phone 2’s few highlights), a sleeping Gwen is able to swim under the ice and locate the barrels where the boys’ bodies have been stashed.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Highlights include surf and skate contests, live music and a Kona Big Wave Beer Garden.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
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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
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Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan's challenge is particularly acute as its fast-aging population strains social safety nets while its fertility rate—already one of the world’s lowest—continues to slide.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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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,
22 Oct. 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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Guest rooms have a more streamlined look, with a neutral palette accented by sleek furnishings, oversized windows, plush platform beds, and tech-friendly touches, such as plug-and-play connectivity.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The volcanic plug rose dramatically from the sea on Saint Vincent’s windward side.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The giant steeds guarding the entrance are set to ride into the sunset this fall.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 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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The gallery is home to the royal collection of hardstone vessels, which include a variety of treasures carved from minerals like agate, amethyst and jade.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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See them On the northwestern coast of modern-day Turkey, archaeologists uncovered a gold brooch and a piece of jade from ancient Troy, dating back 4,500 years to the Early Bronze Age.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 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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All five were of the same mare, shot between the 1860s and 1870s in the Zoological Society of London’s Zoo — making her both the first and last quagga ever photographed.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Helicopter rides, hot air balloons, hayrides, pony rides and certain specialty items are extra.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two children and a pony pulling the buggy were killed in the crash.—
John Molseed,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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