stalking horses

noun

plural of stalking horse
as in competitors

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  1. competitors
  2. entrants
  3. contestants
  4. favorites
  5. entries
  6. qualifiers
  7. candidates
  8. applicants
Noun
  • Rather than chasing architectural trends or attempting to imitate newer competitors, the Rose Bowl has embraced a strategy rooted in financial discipline, adaptive reuse and authentic placemaking.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Companies like Nike, Starbucks and General Motors have seen their sales plummet in China, as domestic consumers instead turn to high-quality and affordable local competitors.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • For years, monthly job gains of around 125,000 to 150,000 were considered necessary to offset entrants into the workforce.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Suppliers have huge bargaining power; price competition is fierce as is pressure to innovate; the cost for new entrants to participate is dropping; and customers face low switching costs and a strong incentive to find the best value.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Meghan said, once again showing Harry to the judges, contestants, live audience, and crew.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 July 2026
  • But some contestants become professional artists later, Yoshida added proudly.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • Paul posted more than 1,000 pages of entries over the weekend, took them down on Monday and then reposted them yesterday with redactions.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, more than 1,100 pages of diary entries Fauci kept as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases were released ahead of Fauci's Senate appearance.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of entries
Noun
  • For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of qualifiers
Noun
  • In an interview with the online political pundit Hassan Piker, Gray said that Socialist candidates should run in seats that will flip blue.
    — Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • At free, Louisiana Tech transfer Jacob Fields and Jordan Lester are the two primary candidates to know.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Neurodivergent applicants may struggle to communicate effectively in an interview but outperform their peers in the actual job.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Previously, applicants were to be reviewed by a screening committee to suggest top applicants to the superintendent’s leadership team, who then sent a recommendation for filling the position.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of applicants
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“Stalking horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking%20horses. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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