horse race

noun

Definition of horse racenext
1
as in ball game

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2
as in photo finish

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse race
  1. ball game
  2. photo finish
  3. toss-up
  4. confrontation
  5. war
  6. duel
  7. combat
  8. contention
Noun
  • In the effort of a miracle, Madsen threw another interception, all but icing the ball game.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Kansas City continues to take one-possession ball games, which have rounded out its NFL-leading 15-1 record.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of ball game
Noun
  • In the men’s 100-meter final, Noah Lyles and six other runners were involved in a photo finish — 0.09 seconds separated Lyles from seventh place.
    The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
  • May 4 - Mystik Dan wins the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby in a dramatic photo finish.
    CNN, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of photo finish
Noun
  • Otherwise, the rest of the re-signing options are pretty much toss-ups.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • My two favorite albums from him would be The Nylon Curtain—great album—t’s a really tough toss-up between that and Storm Front.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of toss-up
Noun
  • His public relations instinct was for confrontation, not conciliation.
    Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The show was often ripe with family drama, confrontation, controversial topics, screaming matches and physical altercations between guests while on set.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of confrontation
Noun
  • The former legislative seat of a newly independent Ukraine, this national icon was severely damaged by a missile blast in 2022, highlighting war's impact on heritage and the power of preservation to catalyze healing.
    Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The October attack sparked the subsequent Israel-Hamas war and the relentless Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip that Palestinian health authorities say has killed more than 46,000 people and destroyed the majority of the blockaded territory.
    Natasha Turak,Christina Wilkie, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of war
Noun
  • Ragen is a steady bedrock, winning 67% of his aerial duels while being more difficult to dribble past than most in his position.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • All-wheel drive isn’t available throughout the race, just during the qualifying duels, when launching off the grid, and in Attack Mode.
    James Morris, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of duel
Noun
  • Unlike many secretaries of defense, Pete Hegseth is a combat veteran.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Hegseth made a point to smooth things over with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, an Army combat veteran who serves on the Senate Armed Services panel.
    Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of combat
Noun
  • Why This Matters The ESA, enacted in 1973 to safeguard vulnerable species and their habitats, has long been a focal point of contention.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The key to that was elite special teams, namely a top power play that has proven to be the team’s bread and butter during their recent stretch of contention.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of contention
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