STALKING HORSES Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

stalking horses

noun

plural of stalking horse

as in competitors

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Noun

The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Apotheke Bergamot Tangerine Candle Unlike its competitors, Apotheke uses 15–18% fragrance oils (more than three times the amount commonly used in scented candles).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Over the years, competition has built from new entrants to the luxury hotel market in Como, but its hold on guests might have something to do with the Buchers’ attention to service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The private-label gap tends to close quickly, and early entrants often undercut the brand that proved the category.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

Some of the crew still see the show as something to be proud of, even if the contestants were traumatized by it.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Accompanied by the Name That Tune Live Band and led by a celebrity host, contestants race against the clock (and each other) to identify legendary tracks across various genres and eras.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestants

Noun

To determine the best places to eat on the fairgrounds, our friends at The News & Observer asked readers to nominate their favorites.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Sure, a big backlog of your spooky favorites can be a joy, but keeping up with this slate can feel like a chore.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Modi's party and the Election Commission say the revision is aimed at removing duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring eligible voters remain registered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

While there are only so many cancer patients, all of us are candidates for screening.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Republican and Democratic candidates are within a few points of each other in dozens of House and Senate races around the country.

— Nathan Gonzales CQ-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of candidates

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To be eligible, applicants must be seeking enrollment at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment as a first-time freshman for Fall 2027.

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Looming changes tied to ‘payment error rates’ State agencies and some state legislatures are imposing stricter rules and requiring applicants to provide more paperwork documenting their income, expenses and the number of people in their household.

— Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

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