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
Even the more mainstream M5 Competition of yore — a closer analog to this new model — only had to wrangle 6.88 lbs per horse.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
This work horse is a great buy for productivity at $250 off retail and will serve both students and working folks well for years to come.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
On the backs of horses, human civilization had grown, from the steppes of Asia to Greece, Rome, and Europe.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The signature polo horse and rider logo − first introduced in 1971 − sits atop the corner of golf shirts and cardigans alike, signaling old-money elegance.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
This work horse is a great buy for productivity at $250 off retail and will serve both students and working folks well for years to come.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
On the backs of horses, human civilization had grown, from the steppes of Asia to Greece, Rome, and Europe.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The signature polo horse and rider logo − first introduced in 1971 − sits atop the corner of golf shirts and cardigans alike, signaling old-money elegance.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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