workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs 
1
: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing
2
a(1)
: a person who performs most of the work of a group task
(2)
: a hardworking person
b
: something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable
c
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There are snappy pairs for speed, supportive options with tons of cushioning, and workhorses that hold up to everyday training.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 May 2025
Dixon’s work in revealing Fellow’s Aiden API and his own workhorse Aiden.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
In place of horses or oxen, it's driven by a motored off-highway vehicle ranging from slow, steady workhorse to fast, ferocious dune-slayer.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2025
Oblivion Remastered hints that the RPG jewel in Xbox’s repertoire is aware of interest in its vaunted catalogue and capable of doing justice to old workhorses (annoying crashes, frame-rate dips, and pop-in notwithstanding).
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 14 May 2025
Dixon’s work in revealing Fellow’s Aiden API and his own workhorse Aiden.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
In place of horses or oxen, it's driven by a motored off-highway vehicle ranging from slow, steady workhorse to fast, ferocious dune-slayer.
—New Atlas, 9 May 2025
Oblivion Remastered hints that the RPG jewel in Xbox’s repertoire is aware of interest in its vaunted catalogue and capable of doing justice to old workhorses (annoying crashes, frame-rate dips, and pop-in notwithstanding).
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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“Workhorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workhorse. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯ(ə)rs
1
: a horse used for hard work (as on a farm)
2
a
: a person who does most of the work of a group task
b
: something that is useful, durable, or dependable
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