STALKING HORSES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

stalking horses

noun

plural of stalking horse

as in competitors

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Noun

If our fleet shares infrastructure with competitors' fleets, coordination failure is a joint risk that no single board controls.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The lender’s commitment adds to an existing undrawn facility set up by competitors, boosting the capital available for OpenAI to more than $5 billion.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Today, the nation spends billions to screen entrants using cutting-edge biometric tools, and thousands of Customs and Border Protection officers are stationed at every international airport and port of entry in the country.

— Amanda Frost, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
New entrants without that track record face a very different market — smaller, less marketable targets, and deal terms for both the IPO and de-SPAC financing that reflect the skepticism of a capital base that learned expensive lessons not long ago.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

The main studio is Room 1, and all the contestants start there, competing to accurately count the grains in a bag of rice.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
With opportunities to earn money, buy properties and negotiate deals, the contestants must work to stay afloat as the bankrupt players get eliminated, with only one player left standing.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of contestants

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The Palm Theater, aka the SLO Film Center, offers documentaries, international films and indie favorites like The Big Lebowski.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Below, shop my favorites, including soft fleece pants, sleek crews, and oversized cardigans, starting at $35.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Definition of favorites

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Prosecutors have alleged that Millete physically abused May, pointing to her past journal entries.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
After tracking and testing this category through the spring, my read is that two vendors, Microsoft and Amazon, have credible first entries in this segment, yet this first generation still shows real gaps.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

Back then, the imperial family was bigger and incorporated other collateral branches, known as Oke, which offered a pool of candidates if the main bloodline failed to produce an heir.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Even candidates who have merely been endorsed by progressive organizations have sought to draw distinctions.

— Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026

Definition of candidates

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Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Interested applicants can submit their information for consideration, here.

— Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

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