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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Recent Examples of raft
Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump's sweeping actions to remake the federal government and workforce have inspired a raft of litigation.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Using genetic evidence, researchers propose that these iguanas made the extraordinary voyage by rafting on floating vegetation, possibly composed of uprooted trees or plants.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Trump paused a raft of even higher tariffs on dozens of countries for 90 days to allow time for countries to petition his Administration directly for relief.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Trump's sweeping actions to remake the federal government and workforce have inspired a raft of litigation.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
This is not a trip for novices, so the permitting process includes meeting park service standards for the skills to raft this river.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025
Using genetic evidence, researchers propose that these iguanas made the extraordinary voyage by rafting on floating vegetation, possibly composed of uprooted trees or plants.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raft
Verb
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Shipping companies also performed well, buoyed by positive developments in US-China trade talks and the launch of a 90-day truce.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Bones is talking about the Nomura deal and the group’s confidence was buoyed by having Russell Delaney in their ranks.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The survey was conducted between April 3 and April 23 — a period that followed Trump’s April 2 announcement of a new slew of massive tariffs and a later pause of dozens of those tariffs.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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The Grand Hyatt’s remodel is the latest in a slew of construction taking place at DFW.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Hayden appeared before a Congressional committee earlier in the week, facing questions from a library modernization project whose cost has ballooned while completion deadlines have been repeatedly delayed.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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While at-home recording has of course ballooned in the digital era as recording equipment has gotten cheaper and higher quality, making a successful commercial album on a six-inch phone screen is another step further.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Noun
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More than two dozen people were rescued Saturday during a record-breaking heat wave as temperatures climbed to the high 90s in parts of Southern California.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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World powers including China, Saudi Arabia, and the Group of Seven nations had urged the countries to engage in dialog after dozens of civilians on either side of the border were killed in a series of tit-for-tat attacks.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The space will be filled with floating candles, wands, mystical music and staff dressed in costume.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Additional features include a 60-minute massage for two at the resort’s floating cabana spa and a sunset cruise aboard Montauk Yacht Club’s X Shore electric boat for two, complemented by a crudités board and a summer rosé.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Since there is a ton of debate about which of The Pitt’s supporting players will get primacy in the Emmys race, this early step forward for LaNasa is worth remembering.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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There's not a ton of homework needed for this – most of the action is self-contained and most of the characters, B- and C-level MCU players, are explained on the fly.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Corey Walsh, 22, a plumber from Melbourne, was swimming with friends off a chartered boat near the island of Ko Racha Yai on Tuesday, May 6, when he was pulled by a strong current, according to The Age, 7 News Australia and News.com.au.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The victory was later overturned into a no-contest while Garcia was suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Many Americans suspected an increase in recalls due to the Food and Drug Administration suspending its quality control program as a result of its massive staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a report from Reuters last month.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Raft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raft. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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