as in equine
a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
That became clear within seconds of putting the skates on.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Foerster skated on a line with Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett on the first line during the Flyers' morning skate Thursday, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Lundkvist got the primary assist for pushing the puck with his skate back to Johnston.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
That became clear within seconds of putting the skates on.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Teenagers who don’t want to play for an NAHL franchise that selects them can search for other leagues in which to skate, which is what several potential Mallards chose to do this season.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Foerster skated on a line with Trevor Zegras and Owen Tippett on the first line during the Flyers' morning skate Thursday, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jordan Hall.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
Noun
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Now, Barisone lives in Florida with his wife Lara Osborne and apparently has his sights set on returning to the equine world.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the Be Brooklyn equine stable in Prospect Park, children can take English-riding lessons and walk horses on bridle trails.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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Finally, a second staffer laid a towel over the jerseys, tamped it down a little more, and the two of them carefully slid the slab on top, the two metal latches closing without any effort.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The only thing better than a creamy, cheesy, citrus, and spice slathered cob of corn otherwise known as Elote, is all those ingredients on a crisp pizza crust.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Waddle is plug, play and get out of the way.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The shell still contained remnants of its original plug and traces of plant material, which were recovered for analysis.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officer Kyle McLaughlin, patrolling the Upper West Side on his steed Kelly, was alerted by a victim’s screams and immediately galloped into action.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Those 6 and older are allowed to ride their gentle steeds solo, and a short lesson is included.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To keep it cohesive, stick with one color of the Depression-era dishes, such as this lovely jade-green.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some people use a jade roller (available for $5 to $10) that's been placed in the freezer.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grafting — the process of introducing a mare to a foal that isn’t her own — can be unpredictable and doesn’t always succeed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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At Never Dull Farm in Alberta, one mare lost her foal just as another newborn colt lost his mother.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Idea of You premiere in 2024 was the perfect place for this youthful, rock star-esque pony with bangs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Each July the fire company organizes the annual pony swim, for which upward of 40,000 people pour out to witness.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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