as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
Nebula The projector promises quick one-tap setup, runs Google TV and the boatload of streaming apps on the platform, and supports voice commands as well as a good ol' physical remote and a mobile app to control it.
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New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Courtesy the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Peter H. Raven Library, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library
On the docks in England, no one could be sure that the boatloads of orchids were genuine labiatas, but they were proclaimed as such anyway.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This contract, along with a similar one for Firefox, gives Google default search placement in exchange for a boatload of cash.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
Starting the season with a boatload of cap space isnt a bad thing
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Brad B.
· 2h 7m ago
Thanks guys for your coverage.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Courtesy the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Peter H. Raven Library, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library
On the docks in England, no one could be sure that the boatloads of orchids were genuine labiatas, but they were proclaimed as such anyway.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
This contract, along with a similar one for Firefox, gives Google default search placement in exchange for a boatload of cash.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025
Starting the season with a boatload of cap space isnt a bad thing
B
Brad B.
· 2h 7m ago
Thanks guys for your coverage.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
Noun
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Like the Mario games, the Donkey Kong series has encompassed tons of different genres and gameplay styles throughout the years.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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An estimated 20,000 to 25,000 tons of cigarette butts are discarded across France each year, according to the Ministry of Health.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
Noun
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However, being stung dozens of times can make anyone feel sick as their body works to handle the venom and, in the exceedingly rare case that someone is stung hundreds or even thousands of times, the venom may be enough to cause serious illness or even death, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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According to the latest consumer price index, egg prices nationwide averaged $4.55 per dozen in May—up from $2.69 a year earlier, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Oracle has announced a slew of AI deals in recent months, including the joint Stargate venture with OpenAI and SoftBank to invest billions in bolstering AI infrastructure.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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That evolution is causing a ripple effect across partner ecosystems, creating a slew of challenges for marketing leaders.—
Paul Tibbitt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And if that timeliness doesn't impress you, maybe Cap wrecking a bunch of heavies in an elevator will.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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As is tradition, Bungie threw in a bunch of weird lore stuff that has puzzles that need solving, but often some fun stories as well.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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There’s also lots to be learned by taking real, paying customers.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Now on discount for $85, this kit is a great deal—not to mention a heck of a lot less expensive than a stressful trip to the vet.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Still, office space is the largest chunk of cash net operating income (NOI), at just over half.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Unlike other characters that need to jump on enemies to defeat them, DK can throw an endless stream of haymaker punches in all directions and can even rip chunks of rock and the ground itself out to throw with precision.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Clean up piles of footwear scattered across the floor and stay organized with a shoe storage cabinet.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The Wall Street Journal wrote about how the robots are getting flipped over, stuck in snow piles and some students have been found to sit on them, or trip over them, when drinking.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This could be a $6 million per season deal that doesn't pan out to being an impact addition.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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