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as in vessel
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
paddling the little boat across the lake is great exercise, but tiring
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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
you'll have to take a passenger boat to get to the island
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Recent Examples of boat
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Orwell and his son, Richard, once lost their boat in the Corryvreckan and had to swim to shore.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
California Baby girl dies after boating in Lake Havasu on 120-degree day; investigation launched
July 11, 2024
The girl appears to have died from complications due to a heatstroke, but the official cause of death has yet to be determined, Sutter said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Noun
On a recent Saturday in January, with binaural beats playing softly in the background, Simpson threaded her loom using a boat shuttle and shared how the repetitive art form has changed her life.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Orwell and his son, Richard, once lost their boat in the Corryvreckan and had to swim to shore.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
In Coeur d'Alene, this kaleidoscope of colors can be seen while boating on the lake, hiking in the forest or cycling through town.
—Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024
California Baby girl dies after boating in Lake Havasu on 120-degree day; investigation launched
July 11, 2024
The girl appears to have died from complications due to a heatstroke, but the official cause of death has yet to be determined, Sutter said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
Noun
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Bronze and iron weapons as well as household items — including two wooden cups and larger vessels — were found at the site as well.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The cranes holding the lifeboat would not release, but as the ship rolled, the smaller vessel touched the water.—
Joel Sams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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The ship was sailing between St. Petersburg and Murmansk in Russia, police said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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China has increasingly sent armed coast guard ships to the waters near the Philippines to reinforce its territorial claims with law enforcement patrols, ramming maneuvers, and water cannons, as well as the use of high-power lasers against Philippine vessels.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Holland America's Westerdam will sail round-trip from Seattle, departing on Aug. 31, 2025, and returning on Sept. 28, 2025.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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But on the next Washington drive, officials made a questionable pass interference call when an uncatchable ball sailed high over a receiver’s head.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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When Gio leaves to make a call, Deb heads to the yacht to grab her jacket — and do a little light snooping.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Owen manages to escape, jumping off the yacht and into the water.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Grubhub is partnering with yet another autonomous technology startup to ferry food orders to college students via robot.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
31 Jan. 2025
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His charming ways and social profile contributed to successfully ferrying the Rubinacci business into modern times compared to other household names of Naples’ famous tailoring tradition.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This quest to connect the Pacific peoples will take her even further than before, introducing a quirky crew who each embody ancient Polynesian knowledge: canoe building, farming, and storytelling.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 Nov. 2024
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The 2028 Games will be spread throughout Southern California and stretch as far south as Temecula — about 90 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles — and as far east as Oklahoma City, about 1,300 miles away, where softball and canoe slalom will be held.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Known for its wild ponies, book a kayak tour or nature cruise with Assateague Explorer to see ponies up-close at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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Barefoot Travelers leads kayak tours that take you as close as legally allowed.—
Amy Gordon,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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In his final days in the White House, Biden issued another raft of loan relief totaling $600 million for 150,000 borrowers.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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However, between now and then the Fed will get a raft of data, and perhaps a clearer picture of how Trump’s actions will measure up against his words.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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