as in horses
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the knight mounted his trusty steed
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Recent Examples of steeds
The steeds that started out gray but got painted hot pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steeds
horses
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Known as an avid animal lover, Martha recently added another furry friend to her growing mix of dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, chickens, and more on her 152-acre farm in upstate New York—an eight-week-old black French bulldog puppy.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ivermectin, which originated as a treatment for horse parasites, gained traction on social media during the pandemic as an option for treating coronavirus.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Steeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeds. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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