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
Another clip captures Ryan approaching an NYPD's horse, who tries to bite him and keeps giving him a side-eye.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In the photos, Hadid is sitting on a fence of horse pen at the eponymous ranch of the popular TV show wearing a blue V-neck sleeveless shirt with jeans and suede chaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Others served as domestic laborers and likely as jockeys in his hobby for racing horses.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
The Birds collection—particularly its translucent cling film dress—and experimenting with compression and distortion through sculptural knitwear, sharply angular silhouettes, and shoes inspired by horses and goats.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
In the photos, Hadid is sitting on a fence of horse pen at the eponymous ranch of the popular TV show wearing a blue V-neck sleeveless shirt with jeans and suede chaps.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Others served as domestic laborers and likely as jockeys in his hobby for racing horses.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
The Birds collection—particularly its translucent cling film dress—and experimenting with compression and distortion through sculptural knitwear, sharply angular silhouettes, and shoes inspired by horses and goats.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse
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Produced by parent company Stellantis and Fiat Chrysler (FCA), Maserati does it again with their Italian stallion, the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo.Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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In the 1990s, a vandal chopped off the Ranch Club stallion’s, um, manhood.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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According to the Associated Press, the colt's third owner is Jill Baffert, the wife of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.Newsweek, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Forms a treasured bond with a spunky colt named Pinto Bean.Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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But McPeek did something that hasn’t been done since 1952, winning the Kentucky Oaks for fillies and the Kentucky Derby on consecutive days.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The pair co-owns a 3-year-old racehorse, March of Time, that won for the first time at Santa Anita last week.Newsweek, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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This book that tells the compelling story of world famous racehorse, Alydar and his career, the gruesome details of his mysterious death, and the long process of unearthing of the facts and the shameless greed of those around the horse.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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From her dramatic entrance atop a Lipizzaner steed, replete in a white cowboy hat and knee-high boots, the 43-year-year-old immersed the crowd in her unique brand of country.Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
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That hard business decision leads to a call with Travis Wheatley (played by series creator Taylor Sheridan), who's overseeing the ranch's show steeds in Texas.EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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