as in mare
an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding
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Recent Examples of stallion
In the 1990s, a vandal chopped off the Ranch Club stallion’s, um, manhood.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Mayfield was seen being cornered by the stallion, which had charged in the stables.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Viewers watched in horror as Colby was cornered by an angry stallion who had charged into the stables.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Numerous bottles in the line have art featuring Tucker riding black stallions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 May 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
Mayfield was seen being cornered by the stallion, which had charged in the stables.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Viewers watched in horror as Colby was cornered by an angry stallion who had charged into the stables.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Numerous bottles in the line have art featuring Tucker riding black stallions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stallion
Noun
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Around her are two other mares with their foals snuggling up to them.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2024
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Horse racing’s biggest star closes from dead last, but Blame holds off the 6-year-old mare and wins the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic under the lights Churchill Downs.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Kelce, the boyfriend of pop megastar Taylor Swift, bought into the 3-year-old gelding about a month ago, but his involvement was disclosed only this week by owners Team Valor International partnership.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
1 Sep. 2024
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The veterinarian who assisted in the rescue posted an update on the horse’s condition and shared a photo of the 20-year-old Arabian gelding on Facebook.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacramento Bee,
28 June 2024
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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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That foal was the first of many to be born on the island, including a brother named Mateo, that was also a result of the time during the hurricane.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
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Penne is the oldest of Disney World's new Hartmann's mountain zebra foals.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
25 July 2024
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This steed is horsin' around at Russell's Western Wear & Cowboy Boots off North Dale Mabry Highway.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
13 Dec. 2024
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Mike Myers will reprise his role as the titular ogre, while Cameron Diaz is returning as his wife Fiona, and Eddie Murphy will once again serve as their noble steed, Donkey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 July 2024
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“Stallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stallion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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