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Recent Examples of skates
Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Strollers, skateboards, skates, stickers, balloons, markers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Fans all around the world are gearing up for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where thousands of athletes from more than 90 countries will compete on skates, skis, snowboards, and various types of sleds.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Two months later, the skates finally arrived in two boxes, leading Gavrikov to believe Bauer sent him two pairs.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In her video, Grant and Reeves can be seen holding hands and wobbling on their skates while the camera swivels around the cute pair.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Defenseman Evan Bouchard sent a soft shot that hit Knight’s skates and then into the net six ticks into the second period.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
During the winter, guests can soak in the outdoor hot tub, lace up skates on the outdoor ice rink, and take advantage of nearby trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Strollers, skateboards, skates, stickers, balloons, markers.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Fans all around the world are gearing up for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where thousands of athletes from more than 90 countries will compete on skates, skis, snowboards, and various types of sleds.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Two months later, the skates finally arrived in two boxes, leading Gavrikov to believe Bauer sent him two pairs.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In her video, Grant and Reeves can be seen holding hands and wobbling on their skates while the camera swivels around the cute pair.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Defenseman Evan Bouchard sent a soft shot that hit Knight’s skates and then into the net six ticks into the second period.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skates
Noun
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Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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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 pound slides after reaching its highest since 2021 as the dollar rebounds slightly.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Once a hole is dug, a tall crane slowly slides in a rebar cage that resembles a wire mesh dinosaur spine so the hole can be filled with concrete.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sunday finale Brown is seeking his seventh Matriarch win in nine years Sunday in the one-mile turf test for older fillies and mares.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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During this time, monitor horses for signs of disease and keep pregnant mares with foals at their side in small groups and away from new/returning horses.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Nov. 2025
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The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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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 30 Jan. 2026.
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