as in forerunner
one that announces or indicates the later arrival of another
sexologist Alfred Kinsey is now viewed as an outrider of the sexual revolution of the 1960s
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Recent Examples of outrider
But almost nothing — from the outriders to the silks to even Equibase — identified Saturday’s races as Churchill Downs racing at Ellis Park.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2023
Those looking to the spot where the horse pulled up see an outrider arrive first.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
The 3-year-old trained by Richard Mandella was quickly controlled by an outrider after the finish.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
Speaking from Lexington, Kentucky, Reed praised the outrider for his efforts in trying to get Rich Strike to calm down after an intense race.
—Brooks Holton, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2023
Those looking to the spot where the horse pulled up see an outrider arrive first.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
The 3-year-old trained by Richard Mandella was quickly controlled by an outrider after the finish.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2022
Speaking from Lexington, Kentucky, Reed praised the outrider for his efforts in trying to get Rich Strike to calm down after an intense race.
—Brooks Holton, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outrider
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Jarry is often cited as a forerunner to the Dada, surrealist and futurist movements in the early 20th century and later, the theater of the absurd.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Gilligan, who also created Saul’s forerunner Breaking Bad, will serve as writer and showrunner.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
25 July 2025
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Julia Garner portrays the villainous herald the Silver Surfer, and Ralph Ineson is the world-eating giant Galactus.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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In an alternate universe, Shalla-Bal becomes the Silver Surfer herald for Galactus instead.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Chinese authorities have since controlled a number of these precursor chemicals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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As a precursor of sorts for CBS stalwart Survivor (which returns for its 49th edition on September 24), Big Brother is the perfect reality appetizer before the ultimate main course.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Other Estonian angel investors who have previously backed Lightyear also participated in the funding round, including Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, Checkout.com's former Chief Technology Officer Ott Kaukver and Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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For Adcock, the shows are both a promise fulfilled and a hopeful harbinger of what is to come.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, some on the right are celebrating the campaign for allegedly doing just that, calling the spots yet another harbinger of the death of woke.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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Although tests show swimming is sometimes safe in Wethersfield Cove, a sign warns about it in English and Spanish.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Now, read on for what this week has in store for your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Her advice for others facing uncertain symptoms is simple: speak up and keep pushing for answers.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Side effects, like mild pain, weakness, or flu-like symptoms, are temporary.8 Researchers are exploring needle-free options, such as topical creams and high-pressure jet sprays, to reduce discomfort.71 Cryotherapy: This uses extreme cold to destroy sweat glands.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
24 July 2025
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“Outrider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outrider. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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