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Recent Examples of skates
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to Lowa — it was acquired by Tecnica in 1993 — and Moon Boot, other brands in its portfolio include Tecnica ski boots and footwear, Nordica skis and boots, Blizzard skis, and Rollerblade inline skates.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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
There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on February 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
On the play, Macklin Celebrini had the puck inside the Ducks’ blue line and tried to put it through Carlsson’s skates.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Strollers, skateboards, skates, stickers, balloons, markers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There also aren’t going to be any morning skates on Sunday, which would make for an even longer day.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Back in Boston, lace up your skates at the Frog Pond on Boston Common or browse local vendors at Snowport, the Seaport District’s festive holiday market filled with artisan goods, rooftop igloos, outdoor games, and more.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
In addition to Lowa — it was acquired by Tecnica in 1993 — and Moon Boot, other brands in its portfolio include Tecnica ski boots and footwear, Nordica skis and boots, Blizzard skis, and Rollerblade inline skates.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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
There are up to 20,000 rabid people raining down their emotions from all angles, a dozen sticks clattering, two dozen skates carving, all those burly bodies bumping into each other and banging into the boards, plus an endless stream of screaming and grunting and cursing.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Jake Guentzel #59 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Little Caesars Arena on February 08, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
On the play, Macklin Celebrini had the puck inside the Ducks’ blue line and tried to put it through Carlsson’s skates.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Strollers, skateboards, skates, stickers, balloons, markers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
There also aren’t going to be any morning skates on Sunday, which would make for an even longer day.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skates
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
Verb
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The four libertines are fascists engaged in a last orgy of terror as the country slides from their control.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Inside, pale marble and granite play against chestnut beams, keeping the spaces bright but grounded, while floor-to-ceiling glass slides open to the landscape, drawing the eye to the sea and surrounding hills.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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But the path to the winner’s circle might be a bit more difficult for the 5-year-old daughter of Uncle Mo in the 1 1/8-mile turf test for older fillies and mares.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Del Mar Futurity, at 7 furlongs, also revolves around Baffert, whose colts have won the past four runnings and 18 of the past 29, dominance that began with Silver Charm winning the Futurity in a mild upset to jumpstart his journey to victory in the 1997 Kentucky Derby.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two more prized 2-year-old colts from the Baffert stable ran 1-2 Saturday in a maiden race.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Groenestijn - International Pet Photography Awards 2025 The encounter of two stallions early in the morning on a foggy January day this year gives the image a magical touch.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Skates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skates. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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