Definition of bloodednext
as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry the expansive farm on which blooded Arabian horses are raised

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Recent Examples of blooded Princess slithers into her big role In the cold-blooded competition, a boa constrictor named Princess won. — David R. Martin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026 But the parasites in the sequel are much more than some acid-blooded jack-in-a-box. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 Like all snakes, copperheads are cold blooded. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blooded
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thoroughbred
Adjective
  • Mark won the Met Mile at Belmont Park—a prestigious Grade 1 race, the highest level of thoroughbred competition—with the long-shot horse, and watching his brother succeed brought a rush of emotion.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The statue of Ben Ali, a thoroughbred stallion who won the race at Churchill Downs in 1886, was reported stolen Wednesday, the Sacramento Police Department said in a press release.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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