Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking horses
Noun
-
Colloquial slang in reverence to the most maniacal competitors.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Cerdier added that Turkey is slowing down due to Asian competitors, while Western Europe is likely to remain stable, focusing on premium, sustainable and recycled denim rather than volume.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Associate Casting Director entrants must have had meaningful, creative impact.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
-
While the risk from new entrants in the defense industry remains high, the analyst believes that Lockheed Martin's strong portfolio will enable it to continue to win its fair market share.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Others, however, fall back into their old habits — and several of the contestants have died.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
-
Unlike previous iterations of Fear Factor, which featured new contestants in every episode, House of Fear will corral its 14 contestants under the same roof, Big Brother-style.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
-
This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
While most of us have the Notes app on our smartphones and laptops, those entries can easily get lost among countless open tabs.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The other two non-sports entries were NBC’s presentation of the 99th installment of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ABC/Hulu’s staging of the Oscars.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The Dallas Cowboys have requested to interview three candidates for their defensive coordinator opening, according to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Pratt joins 21 other candidates in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race, according to filings with the city’s Ethics Commission, a field that includes former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner and housing advocate Rae Huang.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Because of that conviction, Do was suspended in 2018 from evaluating applicants to the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
-
After approval, the Department of Finance will mail cards -- which will include the name and address of the farm, the issue date and a unique card number -- to the applicants.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
6 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Stalking horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking%20horses. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share