as in castrating
to deprive of emotional or intellectual vitality
by the time of the fourth rewrite, the screenplay had pretty much been gelded of all originality
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Recent Examples of gelding
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Ling even brought a horse — a gray gelding called Banner — to the opening.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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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Valley of Fire, a 3-year-old gelding, broke both front legs during training and was euthanized on the track.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Ling even brought a horse — a gray gelding called Banner — to the opening.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelding
Noun
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Eastman’s report said the mare died during his initial physical exam.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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The 6-year-old mare, ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, wins the $200,000 Vanity Handicap by a half-length over St Trinians at Hollywood Park.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Verb
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This subjectivity can lead to inconsistencies in how the rule is applied, potentially undermining the fairness of the game.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Critics argue that billionaire owners could censor critical commentary, undermining journalism's role in holding power accountable.—
Flynn Nicholls,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the odds on the 4-year-old son of City of Light shortened again Sunday morning when two of the colt’s closest rivals — former Eddie Read champion Gold Phoenix and Atitlan — were scratched from the 1 1/16-mile turf run for older horses.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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While watching a nesting crane keeping a chick warm beneath its feathers, she was startled when a bright yellow gosling popped out instead of a crane colt.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Researchers have seen that wild horses and burros will hog water tanks, streams, and other water sources — often to the detriment of native critters like deer and antelope, which are easily bullied by a big stallion.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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For whatever reason, all are female—even famous stallions are reborn as cute anime girls.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In 1988 his filly Winning Colors became only the third filly to win the Kentucky Derby.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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That was Nellie Morse in 1924, one of just six fillies to capture the Triple Crown’s second jewel.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Horses — selectively bred by humans over millennia — lack this response and will just keep pumping out foals.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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In the early 1950s, a foal born in Kentucky was declared lifeless after a traumatic birth.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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So even if Meghan juggled citruses before dehydrating them while hopping on one leg, some were going to give her hell no matter what.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Consuming four or more cups of coffee daily—or more than 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine—increases urine output for habitual and casual coffee drinkers, which may be mildly dehydrating.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Gelding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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