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
In the final four minutes of the series, a man appears with his back to the camera while riding a horse in a desert region, looking at the mountains.
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Researchers found at least 14 horse harnesses, which were likely used to pull ancient chariots or wagons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Ali has also shared several glimpses of her daughter spending time with horses.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Actual horse power being enjoyed during the program’s optional equine experience.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
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Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
Researchers found at least 14 horse harnesses, which were likely used to pull ancient chariots or wagons.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Ali has also shared several glimpses of her daughter spending time with horses.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Actual horse power being enjoyed during the program’s optional equine experience.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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Initially dedicated to breeding stallions within a regenerative livestock system, the ranch now supports a diverse ecosystem.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Bornstein came to run the facilities at Casey’s through Prince, a stallion with serious behavioral and training issues.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sovereignty, a promising colt who opened at 8-5, is the one to beat in the Florida Derby.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Southwest second-place finisher Sandman, a Tapit colt and Oaklawn winner trained by Mark Casse, is No. 32 in the pool and 40-1.—
Bob Wisener,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) is Race 9 Saturday and seven 3-year-old fillies are entered with a pair of favorites expected to decide the race.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Race 11 is the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) for 3-year-old fillies with the same qualifying points awarded towards the May 2 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The extraordinary compound has seen centuries of transformation, from Chumash villages to a bustling cattle ranch, a haven for champion racehorses, and even the world’s largest orchid farm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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In addition to Strong's scrap and boatyard, the stable where Curly would care for Tommy's racehorses resided here.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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As horse-girl fiction expanded into dragon-riding fiction over the past half century, this new interpretation of a steed and rider has continued to influence beauty-and-the-beast stories.—
Rebecca Scofield / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Their reliable steeds take you off into the hills for beautiful vistas overlooking the park and neighboring lands, without any of the noise or exhaust from a Jeep or ATV tour.—
Lisa Maloney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2023
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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