STALKING HORSES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

stalking horses

noun

plural of stalking horse

as in competitors

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Noun

If our fleet shares infrastructure with competitors' fleets, coordination failure is a joint risk that no single board controls.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The lender’s commitment adds to an existing undrawn facility set up by competitors, boosting the capital available for OpenAI to more than $5 billion.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Today, the nation spends billions to screen entrants using cutting-edge biometric tools, and thousands of Customs and Border Protection officers are stationed at every international airport and port of entry in the country.

— Amanda Frost, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
New entrants without that track record face a very different market — smaller, less marketable targets, and deal terms for both the IPO and de-SPAC financing that reflect the skepticism of a capital base that learned expensive lessons not long ago.

— Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island in New York on July 4, where contestants ate several days' worth of calories in just 10 minutes.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The arrest comes after two female contestants on the reality series alleged in a BBC report published in May that they were raped by their husbands while filming the show.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of contestants

Noun

Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Hanging baskets brimming with geraniums, begonias, petunias, and other summertime favorites can liven up front porches, patios, and balconies with fantastic color.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of favorites

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Prosecutors have alleged that Millete physically abused May, pointing to her past journal entries.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
After tracking and testing this category through the spring, my read is that two vendors, Microsoft and Amazon, have credible first entries in this segment, yet this first generation still shows real gaps.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of entries

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There were 4,183 ballots cast in the Kings/Ducks voting, and four candidates received at least 75% of the vote.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of candidates

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Open to individuals and teams aged 18 and older, applicants must submit 2-5 demo tracks by August 12 KST, showcasing originality and global pop potential.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Florida’s clemency and pardon process is notoriously slow, with applicants often waiting for years.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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