as in equine
a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Wilson quickly realized Andersen was still on his skates and tried to shoot five-hole, but was denied by the stick paddle.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Instead of adopting an aggressive mindset and approach to stay in the game, the Leafs skated in mud.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Noun
The eggs, which come from the Pacific white skate, were found in waters once thought too cold to support life.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Wilson quickly realized Andersen was still on his skates and tried to shoot five-hole, but was denied by the stick paddle.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
On lap 43, with Larson leading and seemingly in control, the rear end stepped out and the No. 5 car skated sideways across the frontstretch grass like a hockey puck on a bad breakaway.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Instead of adopting an aggressive mindset and approach to stay in the game, the Leafs skated in mud.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
Verb
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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In another sign of weakening sentiment, the University of Michigan reported that consumer confidence continues to slide.—
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CNBC,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The remains were wrapped in textiles and buried alongside corn cobs; pottery fragments; and artifacts made of bone, stone and wood, reports Live Science’s Kristina Killgrove.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kids were on shucking duty, while the adults were in charge of cutting the corn off the cob.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first episode of Season 1 kicked off with the challenges: paint a horse while riding a horse, empty a bathtub without pulling the plug or tipping it over, and eat as much watermelon as possible.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, a cascade of proteins in the blood activates the protein fibrin, which forms a mesh that stabilizes the platelet plug, creating a strong, lasting clot to seal the vessel and stop bleeding.—
Paul McClure
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Super Mario World ties in to the tease at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, too — the game was the first to feature Mario's trusty steed, a dinosaur named Yoshi, who hatches from an egg in the game.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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If outdoor adventure with a steed companion is more your style, the Atlantic Fields O.P. team can organize a ride with one of Wagon Wheel Horse Farm’s friendly horses: Poncho, Shadow, Blondie, Dolly, and Bell.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With five stones to choose from, just select the composition that resonates with your intentions—from jade for balance to amethyst for tranquility.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Don’t cut into the trunk of the jade, as this could cause scarring or disease.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the exhausted mare nearly buried in the mud as rescuers tried to fasten the rope around her.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the future stars on 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,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Instead of an ultra-sleek ponytail, however, there was some softness to Kidman's hairstyle; two small pieces were pulled out near the front on either side of her face, and there was just a subtle touch of curl at the ends of the pony.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 May 2025
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Those ponies are sent to the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic transmission.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Not wanting to be a nag, Kweller pulled up the Find My app on his iPhone.—
Jayson Greene,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Microsoft has been pushing Edge hard for some time now, with nags and security warnings to urge the vast majority of Windows users wedded to Chrome to the Edge.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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