WORKHORSE Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

workhorse

noun

Definition of workhorse

as in warhorse

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as in laborer

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Recent Examples of workhorse Annual Ryegrass Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) is another cool-season workhorse. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 The death of the workhorse starting pitcher took place over Verlander’s career. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In the span of five games, the 5-foot-11, 152-pound Cochran has become one of the area’s top rushers and given the Warriors a workhorse to build around. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 The long-sleeve shirt will serve as a workhorse in my cold-weather wardrobe thanks to its snuggly fit and ultra-soft feel. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workhorse

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Noun

Democratic warhorse Ed Markey walloped Seth Moulton, who unconvincingly tried to run left.

— Carine Hajjar, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
The two old warhorses spent six years together at Madrid and won four Champions League titles.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

Definition of warhorse

Noun

Meanwhile, $12 million will go to a fund supporting out-of-work entertainment industry laborers.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
Without fiefdoms structuring the distribution of land, the division of labor, and the provision of military protection, agents of state coercion were needed to ensure that former serfs would serve as wage laborers.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of laborer

Noun

After traveling a mile or two, the packhorses settled down, pretty much satisfied with their places.

— Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
In 1811 Charles’s 21-year-old father loaded a white stallion and a packhorse with baskets of Champagne and set off for Moscow, nearly 2,000 miles away.

— Moira Hodgson, WSJ, 30 Dec. 2021

Definition of packhorse

Noun

Given the firm grip of Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker, his label RCA and song pluggers at Hill and Range Music Publishers, getting Elvis into Moman's studio proved a challenge.

— Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Aug. 2026
Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Derek Thompson once stood in the winner's circle next to a champion racehorse named Shergar, owned by one of the richest royals in the world, who dominated on the tracks in the 1980s.

— Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of racehorse

Noun

As endless suspicion mounts in multiple directions, this genre-bending true crime series explores society’s explosive obsession with true crime.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
As internal discontent mounts, Chinese leaders will look to deflect it, framing the root cause as America’s civilizational rejection of China’s rise.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of mount

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Prescription drugs filled at a pharmacy represented 18% of a worker’s health care premium in 2021, after factoring in any rebates paid out by manufacturers, according to the consulting and actuarial firm Milliman.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Face masks were distributed to local kindergartens, and mandatory mask mandates were slapped on workers at the nearby Irkutsk Aluminum Plant.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

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