as in loads
a considerable amount
the babysitter had to listen to a whole raft of rules before she was allowed to even pick up the baby
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Juliana Liu, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
David’s raft of unfiltered musings touched a nerve.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Sacramento Bee, 16 June 2024
Save time for a river rafting excursion or fishing charter.
—Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024
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Noun
But the benchmark’s fortunes were unexpectedly turned around in late September when China’s top leaders announced a raft of measures to support the country’s flailing economy.
—Juliana Liu, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
David’s raft of unfiltered musings touched a nerve.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Authorities moved into recovery mode along the American River after a man reportedly disappeared under the water while rafting with a large group, one of two notable rescue operations along the waterway Saturday.
—Sacramento Bee, 16 June 2024
Save time for a river rafting excursion or fishing charter.
—Jamie Moore, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024
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“Raft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raft. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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