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noun

Definition of skatenext
as in equine
a physically unsound horse

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skate

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verb

as in to slide

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Recent Examples of skate
Noun
In testing, the skates performed well on desk surfaces (and a variety of other spots, including my pants leg). — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 But as Alex Ovechkin summers back home, wrestling with a decision about whether to lace up the skates for a 22nd NHL season at age 41, the news of what is happening in the American capital must have reached the Russian capital. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
Karlsson skated to the tunnel midway through the second period and didn’t return. — Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 Jimmy Carter invited Peggy Flemming to skate at the White House. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for skate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
  1. equine
  2. slide
  3. cob
  4. plug
  5. steed
  6. jade
  7. mare
  8. pony
Noun
  • The city will also save on the cost of paying a farrier (an equine hoof care professional) and veterinary services.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Definition of equine
Verb
  • The Real Madrid star played a give-and-go with captain Harry Kane and received the ball back in the center of the box, sliding it past the Mexican keeper and into the back of the net for a shock 2-0 lead that came in all of two minutes.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
Definition of slide
Noun
  • Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026
Definition of cob
Noun
  • This plug protected one of the 59 screws attaching the aft heatshield to the Apollo 8 command module in December 1968.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • What gives Smith staying power on the roster is his spark-plug ability on special teams.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • Jace and his steed climbed free, high into the sky, just long enough for American viewers to have a quick bathroom break.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • Culebra is even more laid-back, home to Flamenco Beach, a jade-blue crescent often ranked among the Caribbean’s best.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • Inspired by the glamour of 1950s Shanghai, it is dressed in an emerald-green qipao and finished with genuine jade jewelry.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Definition of jade
Noun
  • Their Italian fare is inspired by the seafood Nantucket is known for, so look forward to the frutti del mare served alongside fine Italian wines.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, his father walked round and round the mare, pressing gently along her spine.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • Her hair was pulled into a sleek high pony that cascaded down her back.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • On July 3, families can attend the Cub Foods Family Fun Night, complete with inflatables, pony rides, magic and much more.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of pony

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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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