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noun

Definition of skatenext
as in equine
a physically unsound horse

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verb

as in to slide

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Recent Examples of skate
Noun
Come in the dog days of August, sure, but don’t miss a chance to return for PumpkinFest in autumn, or to slice your skates over Winnisquam’s frozen surface come January. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Jutting off the coastline like an upside-down ice skate, the Point Reyes National Seashore is separated from the mainland by the San Andreas fault, which runs like a skate’s blade edge separating the Pacific and North American plates. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026 There are flag sweaters and skate sneakers and prairie skirts; there are Cheyanne moccasins and Mennonite bonnets and the not-quite-holy Yankees baseball cap. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skate
  1. equine
  2. slide
  3. cob
  4. plug
  5. steed
  6. jade
  7. mare
  8. pony
Noun
  • One of the groundbreaking programs at Miraval Arizona is equine therapy, which began in 1995, the initial year of the resort.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of equine
Verb
  • The former Syracuse standout, who starred during the preseason, immediately slides in as Malik Willis’ backup.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, the crossguard had to be wide enough to prevent the user's hand from sliding onto the blade by accident.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of slide
Noun
  • Cob Cottage Sustainability and style go hand in hand at this cozy rental, a cob house on Canada’s Mayne Island.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cob
Noun
  • An investigation found that Boeing had improperly fitted the outsourced fuselage and door plug parts.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Gallagher revealed that the batteries will arrive as plug-and-play units.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Although an Assassin's Creed-style parkour system would do wonders for the game's movement given the setting, the protagonist's magical steed was a joy to ride.
    — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Officials say a fire hose was placed beneath the horse for support while responders on scene dug into the muddy bank to form a ramp near the steed.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steed
Noun
  • One of the shades featured in the palette is Behr’s 2026 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, a smoky jade.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The objects include paintings, metalwork, jade, ceramics, glass, and architectural elements from the seventh to nineteenth centuries created in Islamic regions spanning modern-day Spain to India.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of jade
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
  • The King made a point to greet Corporal Cruachan and his handler during his inspection of the battalion, and the pony appeared to remain well-behaved.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles’s summer break has officially begun, as the monarch arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland—where he was greeted by a pony with a tie to the late Queen Elizabeth.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of pony

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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skate. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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