as in veterans
a person with long experience in a specified area
a warhorse who's survived far nastier campaigns in his long political career
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Recent Examples of warhorses
But these warhorses have been rejuvenated in startling ways.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warhorses
veterans
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Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The new requirements apply to people ages 18 to 64, including veterans and unhoused people.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Warhorses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warhorses. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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