as in equine
a physically unsound horse
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Recent Examples of skate
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Participants of all ages and abilities can start anywhere along the route and can walk, run, roll, skate or cycle in either direction.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Jimmy Carter invited Peggy Flemming to skate at the White House.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Noun
Visitors are welcome to walk, skate, bike, play and explore along the route.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Participants of all ages and abilities can start anywhere along the route and can walk, run, roll, skate or cycle in either direction.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Verb
Karlsson skated to the tunnel midway through the second period and didn’t return.
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Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Jimmy Carter invited Peggy Flemming to skate at the White House.
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Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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The horse park has also started Specialized equine therapy for veterans.
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The Real Madrid star played a give-and-go with captain Harry Kane and received the ball back in the center of the box, sliding it past the Mexican keeper and into the back of the net for a shock 2-0 lead that came in all of two minutes.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Peeking inside the husk should reveal kernels that look fresh and intact, extending to the very top of the cob.
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Add 1 teaspoon of water over the corn, then wrap the foil tightly around the cob.
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The front treble hook was embedded in the pike’s jaws but was no longer attached to the body of the plug.
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Wynja suggests choosing lights with a manual dimming capability or opting for a smart plug system.
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Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.
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Jace and his steed climbed free, high into the sky, just long enough for American viewers to have a quick bathroom break.
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Culebra is even more laid-back, home to Flamenco Beach, a jade-blue crescent often ranked among the Caribbean’s best.
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Inspired by the glamour of 1950s Shanghai, it is dressed in an emerald-green qipao and finished with genuine jade jewelry.
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Insulin can come from pig pancreases, estrogen from the urine of pregnant mares.
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But those first few crops of kids exceeded expectations in their 2-year-old seasons, and so owners started bringing him higher-class mares.
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Her hair was pulled into a sleek high pony that cascaded down her back.
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On July 3, families can attend the Cub Foods Family Fun Night, complete with inflatables, pony rides, magic and much more.
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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