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Recent Examples of pontoon
The Stades have sold their pontoon boat and wonder how much longer their neighbors, especially those who are older, can hold on.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
Families who like watersports can head to the on-site Lake Austin for kayaks, paddle boats, fishing, and pontoon tours.
—Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The electric lights strung up on his friend’s support pontoon boat caught fire and were destroyed.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
Families who like watersports can head to the on-site Lake Austin for kayaks, paddle boats, fishing, and pontoon tours.
—Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The electric lights strung up on his friend’s support pontoon boat caught fire and were destroyed.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontoon
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Cast a line off the fishing pier, launch a canoe, or pack a picnic to enjoy under a pavilion.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Huge canoes!’ Generally speaking, wayfinding is the act of orienting and traveling from place to place.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
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Units arrived at the scene by 7:15 p.m., Heflin said, and found seven people floating on a dinghy away from the main boat.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The camp runs weekly throughout June each year for kids ages 7-17, with small dinghies, known as Opti boats, for beginners, along with larger Laser and RS sailboats for more experienced campers.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 18 June 2024
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However, two people may have actually been out in the kayak, Arnum told USA TODAY on Wednesday evening.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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After stashing an e-bike near the boat lodge, Ryan paddled his kayak and a child-sized inflatable boat out into the lake and overturned the kayak, the sheriff said.KC Baker, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two construction workers at a nearby home, identified by Westford Animal Control as Kris and Nate, got into a rowboat to respond.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Their final futile attempt to escape — in a sinking rowboat — was captured by a sheriff’s drone before they were arrested.Daniel Wine, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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While New Yorkers and all other Americans can stop texting friends, family and colleagues, there will clearly be the usual raft of texts from aging relatives and marketing companies.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the summer, spider plants produce small white flowers and rafts of baby spider plants on long, wiry stalks that trail from the plant.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sunshine State residents interested in outings on Florida’s myriad lakes, rivers and coastal waterways can explore the latest watercraft at the Daytona Boat Show.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and Denmark have also provided watercraft that can be used to support this operation.Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX.Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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According to the company, Hermes is the largest catamaran touring the Galapagos Islands and the largest commercial catamaran in the world.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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To cruise further afield, Simpson Yacht Charter has a fleet of beautiful yachts and catamarans made for seagoing adventures.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pontoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontoon. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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