as in stallion
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
the mounted police stable their horses in the city park
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Recent Examples of horse
Cutting—the rodeo competition in which a horse and rider must separate a cow from a herd of cattle.
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Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Equine enthusiasts can pamper themselves and their horses at an equine retreat in Ramona.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The grounds are also outfitted for breeding, training and racing horses, with a track, multiple barns and housing for a general manager, jockeys and staff.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It, along with horse racing, was infused into the soul of my city.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Equine enthusiasts can pamper themselves and their horses at an equine retreat in Ramona.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The grounds are also outfitted for breeding, training and racing horses, with a track, multiple barns and housing for a general manager, jockeys and staff.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
It, along with horse racing, was infused into the soul of my city.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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As the crew were trying to relocate their cattle and horses back to Montana from Texas, Colby Mayfield (Denim Richards) was killed by an untamable stallion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2024
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Someone brought up previous mustang killings, including two stallions from the Onaqui herd in 2023 and another beloved stallion from the same herd that was found shot dead in November, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2025
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The colt is such a prohibitive favorite among the field of nine the race is declared a non-wagering contest.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Going to celebrate the Passover, Jesus chose to enter the city on the back of a colt, in stark contrast to the warhorses and chariots of Roman armies.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The winner was a 4-year-old filly named Rugelach, and Denman punctuated her runaway victory with one of his familiar expressions.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Also this weekend are three Kentucky Oaks prep races for 3-year-old fillies that award 50 points to the winners.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fun fact: The Vanderbilt family once owned Sagamore Farm, and Plank commissioned a mural of the family's racehorse, Native Dancer, in the home.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The grant allowed Ride Above Disability to purchase a 9-year-old retired racehorse named Remi, who had raced at Los Alamitos Race Course.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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This summer, British model Lila Moss was spotted atop one of the neon green steeds; while award-winning fashion designer, Stella McCartney, was seen going for an evening ride around Notting Hill with Kate Hudson in 2023.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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From $61 An Evening of Dancing Horses spotlights world-class equestrians and their steeds performing choreographed routines to live music by Spinphony Electric String Quartet.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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