as in foal
an adult female horse
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Recent Examples of mare
The group brought to Kazakhstan consists of one stallion and six mares.
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
From these photos, astronomers found that the far side features fewer of the mare plains, or maria, that span the near side — as smooth and vast as oceans or seas when viewed from above and formed from flows of ancient lava.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
To do this work, the researchers obtained mare’s milk from Poland, pasteurized it and used it to created four types of ice creams by varying additional yoghurt cultures and the sweetener inulin.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Four more horses, all mares from Berlin, joined the first group shortly after.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2024
From these photos, astronomers found that the far side features fewer of the mare plains, or maria, that span the near side — as smooth and vast as oceans or seas when viewed from above and formed from flows of ancient lava.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2024
To do this work, the researchers obtained mare’s milk from Poland, pasteurized it and used it to created four types of ice creams by varying additional yoghurt cultures and the sweetener inulin.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Four more horses, all mares from Berlin, joined the first group shortly after.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mare
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The sport is languishing locally, with lower attendance, mutuel handle and foal crop (number of horses born).John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Field sizes are smaller as foal crops continue to decline.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Good lord — but this does not dissuade the Italian stallion, who is too smitten to care.Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
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But the temperamental stallion ― its 950-hp hybrid engine can rocket the car to 60 miles an hour in 2.5 seconds ― needed a replacement for its specialized battery.Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Kelce, the boyfriend of pop megastar Taylor Swift, bought into the 3-year-old gelding about a month ago, but his involvement was disclosed only this week by owners Team Valor International partnership.David K. Li, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
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The veterinarian who assisted in the rescue posted an update on the horse’s condition and shared a photo of the 20-year-old Arabian gelding on Facebook.Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
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The painstaking Pletcher was up to that task, putting the colt into a nearly 90-day layoff/back-to-school course of works, no racing, largely at Saratoga.Guy Martin, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The colt isn’t getting the respect the Santa Anita Derby winner normally gets and is listed at 20-1 on the morning line.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Pictured above sailing to the top of her class last spring by winning the Kentucky Oaks in the raging slop on May 3, it’s become clear since then that not much, and certainly no other filly, can stop Thorpedo Anna.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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With his conscience clear, Owen finally rode atop the wild steed, triumphantly emerging from a barn that burned down due to a gas leak.Andy Swift, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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On humpback, you will be delivered to a nearby argan oil cooperative for breakfast and a tour before remounting your steed and taking in some startlingly serene views.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Mare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mare. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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