as in horse
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit
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Recent Examples of equine
The Westernaires have been teaching horsemanship to kids in Colorado and performing equine entertainment with Wild West themes for more than 70 years, with a team of entirely volunteer staff dedicating time to the craft.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Donkeys and zebras, despite belonging to the same equine family, can’t reach into the same Mariah Carey–worthy range.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Packy Lee is back as loyal associate Johnny Dogs, as is Ian Peck's Curly, an equine expert and stable hand.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The ties binding the equine worlds of the UK and Arabia date back to year zero for the sport.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Donkeys and zebras, despite belonging to the same equine family, can’t reach into the same Mariah Carey–worthy range.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Packy Lee is back as loyal associate Johnny Dogs, as is Ian Peck's Curly, an equine expert and stable hand.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
The ties binding the equine worlds of the UK and Arabia date back to year zero for the sport.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equine
horse
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The remains of the wagons were found among 950 metal objects, which also included vehicle parts and harness fittings for horses.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the stadium, at the site of the former Les Bois Park horse racing facility near the Boise River, is ready to go.—
Statesman staff report,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Equine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equine. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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