stalking horses

plural of stalking horse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking horses
Noun
  • The gaming division has been squeezed by competitors such as PlayStation and Nintendo, whose Switch consoles are some of the most popular on the market (PlayStation 5 also dominates).
    Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • The downside is that base plans cost more than most competitors.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Defining The Next Wave Of Winners The companies best positioned to build this infrastructure will be a mix of specialist new entrants and existing fintech and insurance players who recognize space as the next addressable market for their core capabilities.
    Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • The technology is also lowering barriers for new entrants.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • In the wake of the docuseries landing on Netflix earlier this year, several previous contestants and judges have spoken out about their time on the show and working with Banks in particular.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • The long-running series, hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, pits four contestants against each other in a challenge that combines grocery shopping and high-stakes cooking.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The spectacle continues today at Wrigley Field with a rotating cast of celebrities, athletes and Chicago-area favorites taking a turn on the microphone.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • Switzerland, the heavy favorites to win Group B, controlled most of the first half with a 14-4 advantage in shots while controlling 75% of the possession.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • The eighth annual family-friendly parade featured a Sunday lineup of 100 parade entries.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
  • The SpotOn Nova Edition GPS dog collar is one of the latest entries in this growing category, promising to give dogs more freedom while helping owners maintain control and safety.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
  • Despite differing views on candidates and issues, voters interviewed at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center agreed on the importance of participating in the democratic process.
    Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The Justice Department said last month that UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine intentionally used race for the last three years to discriminate against white and Asian applicants during admissions.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • He was chosen out of 18,000 applicants to become one of 12 astronauts in the pilot program and graduated three years later in 2020 to officially become an astronaut.
    Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
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“Stalking horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking%20horses. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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