equid

noun

Definition of equidnext
as in racehorse

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Recent Examples of equid Scientific American spoke with McDonnell and Sarah King, a behavioral ecologist at Colorado State University, who specializes in horses and other equids, to highlight some of the most interesting science around these year’s star animals. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 16 Feb. 2026 Recent studies show that wild equids are key to healthy ecosystems and play a vital role by increasing ecosystem resiliency and buffering against negative impacts of climate change. — Jennifer Best, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 Tetanus was common, and millions of doses of antitoxin serum were produced using horses — another point of close contact between humans and equids during wartime. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Whether this was the case for at least some of the equids at Casas del Turuñuelo is still a mystery. — Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 Dec. 2023 Present-day equids, including horses, donkeys, and zebras, have only a single toe. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equid
  1. racehorse
  2. mount
  3. trotter
  4. horse
  5. warhorse
  6. mare
  7. roan
  8. black
Noun
  • The Queen tends to sport the brooch during equine events to honor King Edward VII and his legendary Thoroughbred racehorse that won the Epsom Derby in 1909.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People still can pool together resources with friends to buy a racehorse for $10,000 and see what happens.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of racehorse
Noun
  • The head of the buck was partially mounted when it was measured during late March, but the back of the mount was still open, so the CBM officials could inspect the skull plate and the base of the antlers.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Also revealed in the trailer are Chocobo mounts, a grappling hook and the new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of trotter
Noun
  • The Lord of the Rings star has a habit of buying equine costars from his film sets, including three horses from Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bucci has spent much of the year thinking not merely about producing results but about timing them — when to jump, when to rest, and when to leave a horse alone.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of horse
Noun
  • The two old warhorses spent six years together at Madrid and won four Champions League titles.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026
  • Strange but true; there could be a little more life in this old warhorse yet.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Definition of warhorse
Noun
  • Three horses have been struck by vehicles on Assateague Island this summer; two of them have died, including a beloved mare last week.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Five older fillies and mares were entered in the 61/2-furlong sprint on the main track.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of mare
Noun
  • Beside the wounded Appaloosa was a friendly bay roan, there to keep the Appaloosa calm.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • The effort builds on roughly two years of development, during which the company has assembled the ancient bluebuck genome, created a reference genome using the roan antelope, completed comparative genomic analysis, and established foundational cellular and reproductive systems for the species.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Definition of roan
Noun
  • Then a mysterious woman dressed in black simply appears in the yard—and begins moving closer to the house.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This style is available in 14 colors, including a Holmes-like brown, classic black, and rich burgundy.
    — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of black

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“Equid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equid. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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