as in yacht
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we went sailing on the secluded lake in a little two-person dinghy
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Recent Examples of dinghy
Park the dinghy at Saba Rock for dinner and drinks and experience one of the most iconic watering holes in the Caribbean, a staple since the 1960s.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
After hours of searching, the dinghy was found at 5:30 a.m. in an isolated cove.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
When Catherine opens her eyes, Nicky and the dinghy are far offshore.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
After hours of searching, the dinghy was found at 5:30 a.m. in an isolated cove.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
When Catherine opens her eyes, Nicky and the dinghy are far offshore.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinghy
Noun
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The intrepid trio scale cliffs, run across forests and woods all kinds of creatures in pursuit on ground and air to a massive, scaly sea creature from the Colin Trevorrow movies chasing down a yacht battleship with Johansson firing back.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It is set to join its sister ship, USS Harry S. Truman, which is operating in the Middle East.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Renamed Magic Circle, Guthrie’s schooner became a lowly minesweeper along the Scottish coast.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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That same weekend, to celebrate Juneteenth, a replica of the historic schooner Amistad—that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a successful revolt—will drop anchor in Oak Bluffs and offer free public tours (June 16-19).—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2023
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In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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To ensure Blackbeard was neutralized, Spotswood gave Robert Maynard, an officer in the Royal Navy, control of 60 men and two sloops—small sailboats that lacked cannons but could pursue Blackbeard in the narrow inlets and shallows of the coast.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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As the boating industry shifted from sailboats to mega yachts, Sailorman was able to adapt with customers’ changing demands.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a video shared by the Coast Guard, the sailboat can be seen being battered by strong winds as the rescue team approach the vessel.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The interaction reportedly focused on basic operations such as communications and refueling, and involved roughly half a dozen vessels from each side, including supply ships and frigates.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Collins added that the ships were currently about 280 nautical miles east of Tasmania and had slightly changed their formations, while being closely monitored by a New Zealand navy frigate.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Dinghy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinghy. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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