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as in vessel
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
paddling the little boat across the lake is great exercise, but tiring
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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
you'll have to take a passenger boat to get to the island
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Recent Examples of boat
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In March, Peters was livestreaming during a boat trip in the Florida Everglades.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The outdoor offerings—which often include boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, golfing, and lounging on the shores with a good lake book—are great ways to spend newly free hours on weekdays and weekends.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The fatal encounter happened at the San Leandro Marina, near the boat launch.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
In March, Peters was livestreaming during a boat trip in the Florida Everglades.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Verb
Additionally, preliminary information indicates FWC officers made three arrests over the weekend, two for boating under the influence and one for battery, a spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The outdoor offerings—which often include boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking, golfing, and lounging on the shores with a good lake book—are great ways to spend newly free hours on weekdays and weekends.
—Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
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The body was transported off the ship April 24 as the vessel docked on Saint Helena Island, about 1,100 miles off Africa, and the man’s wife accompanied his remains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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The British military reported two cargo vessels ablaze off the UAE.—
Adam Schreck,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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The ship will sail toward the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Hundreds of commercial ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf as the conflict disrupts global oil and gas supplies, pushing fuel prices higher.—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When the Jules Verne Trophy was established in 1990, the target time for sailing non-stop around the world was 80 days, echoing the adventures of Phileas Fogg in Verne’s novel Around the World in 80 Days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The events of the Clearances catalyze the action in this novel, which begins with John, a Presbyterian minister, having accepted a commission to sail to a remote island and evict its last tenant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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In the case of Sanlorenzo, the builder has just opened a new showroom in the center of London, meaning budding entrepreneurs can walk in off Mayfair’s Park Lane and sit down with a specialist to discuss buying their first yacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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During the 2025 season, Elemis carried out more than 1,000 spa treatments in paddock clubs at races globally — and on the Aston Martin yacht in Monaco.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Whichever lander ends up being selected for Artemis IV would rendezvous with NASA astronauts aboard an Orion vehicle in lunar orbit and then ferry them to the surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There are also abundant private cars with gracious Balinese drivers who will happily be on call to ferry you around the island, many of whom double as casual tour guides.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby Set along Mokapu Beach, the resort offers ocean activities like snorkeling and Hawaiian canoe experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Basin Harbor offers all kinds of ways to explore the lake, with kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals included in every guest's stay and multiple inflatable water features adding extra excitement to a swim.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Paddle out on the Bayou and let the water lap against your kayak as the city reflects golden afternoon light.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Basic logging is included at no charge, while a subscription unlocks a raft of premium features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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New reports don’t end disagreements The latest raft of reporting, with mysterious figures and unexplained sounds, has not yet made a believer out of skeptic Benjamin Radford.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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