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Recent Examples of skates
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Today, visitors can lace up their skates for public sessions and lessons, or cheer on the local Santa Rosa Growlers at hockey tournaments.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
At 79, nothing scratches his adrenaline itch like hopping on board a boat with three skates and no brakes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The pair’s fourth-place finish in the free program was a one-point improvement from their qualifying spot, earning a slim but vital cushion entering the men’s and women’s free skates.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Matteo Rizzo delivered one of the best free skates of his career as Italy was trying to hold onto the bronze medal, allowing the host nation to finish third with 60 points.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The team event ends Sunday with the pairs, women’s and men’s free skates.
—Shaquille Brewster, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
Watching Bedard break ankles on a nightly basis like Allen Iverson on skates, attempting one-man rushes most players couldn’t even fathom, fooling elite goaltenders with his patented drag-and-drive release, is exhilarating.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Malinin was fitted with 10 reflective markers from his head to his skates and filmed by 10 cameras that captured his rotations and time in the air in a series of jumps.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
That’s where a new exhibit at Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science skates in.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Today, visitors can lace up their skates for public sessions and lessons, or cheer on the local Santa Rosa Growlers at hockey tournaments.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
At 79, nothing scratches his adrenaline itch like hopping on board a boat with three skates and no brakes.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The pair’s fourth-place finish in the free program was a one-point improvement from their qualifying spot, earning a slim but vital cushion entering the men’s and women’s free skates.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Matteo Rizzo delivered one of the best free skates of his career as Italy was trying to hold onto the bronze medal, allowing the host nation to finish third with 60 points.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
The team event ends Sunday with the pairs, women’s and men’s free skates.
—Shaquille Brewster, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026
Watching Bedard break ankles on a nightly basis like Allen Iverson on skates, attempting one-man rushes most players couldn’t even fathom, fooling elite goaltenders with his patented drag-and-drive release, is exhilarating.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Malinin was fitted with 10 reflective markers from his head to his skates and filmed by 10 cameras that captured his rotations and time in the air in a series of jumps.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skates
Noun
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Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The steeds that started out gray but got painted hot pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the winter, a crossbody slides easily over heavy wool coats, so no need to keep fussing with a slipping strap.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cold front will dissipate on Sunday as the upper-atmospheric ridge of high pressure slides east of Texas.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wohlfeil’s decision noted that between the 2024 and 2025 rodeos, the rodeo management team adjusted the rules to not permit the use of electric prods — which had drawn criticism — and also to bar the use of mares known to be pregnant.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jean got up during the night to check on the mares that were ready to give birth.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Del Mar Futurity, at 7 furlongs, also revolves around Baffert, whose colts have won the past four runnings and 18 of the past 29, dominance that began with Silver Charm winning the Futurity in a mild upset to jumpstart his journey to victory in the 1997 Kentucky Derby.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kelly Groenestijn - International Pet Photography Awards 2025 The encounter of two stallions early in the morning on a foggy January day this year gives the image a magical touch.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Skates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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