as in foal
an adult female horse
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Recent Examples of mare
Eastman’s report said the mare died during his initial physical exam.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
This led to the lunar mare basalt — dark volcanic rock — wrinkling like the skin of a shriveling old apple.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Each of the victories during the mare’s winning streak have been close calls, none of them by more than a length.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The 5-year-old mare ran just off the leader and then made her move with about a sixteenth of a mile to go and just got up at the wire.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
This led to the lunar mare basalt — dark volcanic rock — wrinkling like the skin of a shriveling old apple.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Each of the victories during the mare’s winning streak have been close calls, none of them by more than a length.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
The 5-year-old mare ran just off the leader and then made her move with about a sixteenth of a mile to go and just got up at the wire.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mare
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In the pasture, the foal bows her knees, testing the earth’s firm handshake, spring’s promise renewed in the stretch of her legs – a motion both fresh and familiar.—
contributing Monitor poets,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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But the foal embarks on its own impromptu journey and ultimately is seen helping the keg make it to its destination.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the extravaganza, women also partake in folklórico dance, and Staci Diaz showcases her renowned stallion dance.—
Amanda Lopez,
NPR,
11 Jan. 2025
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Initially dedicated to breeding stallions within a regenerative livestock system, the ranch now supports a diverse ecosystem.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Averill got started in horse racing the same year that Werth was cashing in on U.S. Jets, partnering on a gelding named Fun n’ Gun that year.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In this year's Derby, Hernandez will be riding Burnham Square, the bay gelding who won last month's Blue Grass Stakes in Kentucky and Florida's Holy Bull Stakes in February and was given 12-1 odds in the morning line.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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The five 3-year-old colts who will break from the starting gate a little after 4:45 p.m. for the $500,000, Grade I race include Journalism, the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Citizen Bull, the 2-year-old champion, Barnes, a $3.2 million yearling purchase, and Baeza, a $1.2 million prospect.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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Standing inside the winner’s circle after piloting Tappan Street to victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Saez sensed the real possibility that the colt could be his salvation – his redemption.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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There are two mint julep cups for whiskey fans to purchase, with all proceeds going to benefit Our Mims Retirement Haven, a farm outside of Paris, Kentucky, where fillies and broodmares can spend their golden years (it’s named after 1977 Eclipse Champion 3-Year-Old Filly, Our Mims).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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This year’s cups are meant to honor a trio of winning fillies: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980), and Winning Colors (1988).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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These women and their steeds covered hundreds of miles a week, holding packs that held up to 100 books at once.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The grave goods suggest the owner felt a very close bond with his steed.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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“Mare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mare. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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