as in motorboat
a boat equipped with a motor
his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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Recent Examples of powerboat
The two boats, along with a 31-foot Fountain powerboat also linked to the smuggling operation, will be forfeited to the federal government, the department said.
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Interested parties will also have a chance to buy an Aero Hunton XRS37 powerboat.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time!
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This weekend, the historic powerboat racing series returns to east Mission Bay for the 57th time.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Interested parties will also have a chance to buy an Aero Hunton XRS37 powerboat.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Powering over the horizon on my beloved center console powerboat and not wearing a shirt for long periods of time!
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
This weekend, the historic powerboat racing series returns to east Mission Bay for the 57th time.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerboat
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At Lake Natoma, home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, motorboats are more restricted, so sports like rowing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing proliferate.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Pacific Historic Parks, McMeans was in a motorboat helping other sailors get to shore when that boat was struck by a bomb.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In January, the Colombian Navy seized over two tons of cocaine from a speedboat in the South Pacific Ocean, and in November, the nation announced its largest cocaine bust in a decade, with 14 tons confiscated at its main Pacific port.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Set on a private hillside estate with Gulf of Saint-Tropez access via speedboat, the resort features a bayside pool, a beach club and a restaurant by Yannick Alléno.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Vanquish Volante serves as an ultra high end, open air, 2 door cruiser for drivers who prioritize prestige and driving engagement with an extra $750,000 to buy the best that Aston Martin has to offer.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both officers got out of their cruiser and returned fire at the man, the DA said.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboat. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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