as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
Big question: How soon can their boatload of prospects develop into major-league players?
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Rodin Cars That effort resulted in the concept behind this machine: a single-seat, closed-canopy, open-wheel racecar with absolutely massive fenders, a custom engine, and aerodynamics designed for a boatload of downforce.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
That is the forecast for Saturday at Sacramento City College with light breezes and a boatload of fun with VIP tents and places for children to run and play.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Final tally: five mandatory agreements, and a boatload of optional agreements.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Rodin Cars That effort resulted in the concept behind this machine: a single-seat, closed-canopy, open-wheel racecar with absolutely massive fenders, a custom engine, and aerodynamics designed for a boatload of downforce.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
That is the forecast for Saturday at Sacramento City College with light breezes and a boatload of fun with VIP tents and places for children to run and play.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Final tally: five mandatory agreements, and a boatload of optional agreements.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
Noun
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One humanitarian aid leader, who asked that ABC News not use their name as many organizations are worried about retribution from the Trump administration, described sitting on over 1,000 tons of food in Mozambique that needs to be distributed.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Taco Dip Instead of taking up tons of space with an all-out taco bar, throw everything into a slow-cooker and serve up this taco dip. 24.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Badgers had Minnesota scoreless and potentially frustrated with less than a dozen minutes to play.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2025
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Comments The Voice has proved to be a massively successful format worldwide, allowing eager singers from dozens of countries to show off their vocal abilities.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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New Immigration Powers Texas Woman Sends Message to Trump After Husband Detained by ICE Trump Migrant Deportation Numbers Compared to Obama, Biden Sanctuary Cities Asked to Work With ICE Since taking office, Trump has issued a slew of executive orders related to immigration.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Beyond ease of use, Shark’s LED light therapy mask is worth it because of its versatile treatments that solve a slew of major skin concerns with quick, easy treatments.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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When the school got a bunch of video recorders, the class switched to video-making.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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Take this opportunity to save a bunch on the brand’s bamboo bedding bundle: A complete set of sheets, pillowcases, and a duvet cover will run you just over $600 (down from $866).—
Abbey Stone,
SELF,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Sound Department is bringing back sound editorial to fully service sound clients as part of the overall services the Fox lot provides to content creatives as a independent facility (The Sound Department and the lot’s real estate was not a part of Disney’s 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox).—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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City rules now say that if the results of a primary election include a tie for the second slot in a runoff, the two candidates that are tied must draw lots.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As a shopping writer, a huge chunk of my 9 to 5 involves scrolling through pages and pages of online merchandise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Ellen Neupert has devoted a huge chunk of her 93 years to education.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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If not suitable for propagation, branch trimmings can be kept for a wildlife-sheltering brush pile or added to a compost pile.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Up close with extraterrestrial biology Bennu is a carbon-rich space rock known as a rubble pile asteroid.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The company extended its $5 meal deal launched in June into December and introduced Chicken Big Mac in October, along with other special releases.—
Savyata Mishra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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ExpressVPN also has a current deal where users can subscribe for $6.67 per month with three months free for 12 months.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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