as in ships
a boat equipped with one or more sails
took a small bark out on the lake
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as in shouts
to speak sharply or irritably
the new supervisor found that speaking to people with a civil tongue got better results than barking at them
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Recent Examples of barks
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Peppermint is a classic option, but the world of chocolate barks is so much broader than just that one flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Two holiday barks sold at Aldi have been recalled nationwide.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Kates said the dogs at the home have aggressive barks but had not bitten anyone before.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Trying to comfort her dog, the owner explained the cat was not real, but the barks continued.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
So far, the researchers have transcribed about 50 hours of barks into syllables.
—Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
His rapturous barks bounce from wall to wall around the granite basin.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Aaron Spencer was jolted awake by the frantic barks of his daughter’s chihuahua.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
At at 35% off during early Black Friday, this is a deal that barks for itself.
—PC Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Plus, the exhaust barks out back with little pops and bangs on throttle liftoff.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The duo jumped and screamed in celebration, with their dogs joining the fun with a few barks and squeals.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Peppermint is a classic option, but the world of chocolate barks is so much broader than just that one flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
Two holiday barks sold at Aldi have been recalled nationwide.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 1 Dec. 2025
Kates said the dogs at the home have aggressive barks but had not bitten anyone before.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
Trying to comfort her dog, the owner explained the cat was not real, but the barks continued.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
So far, the researchers have transcribed about 50 hours of barks into syllables.
—Miriam Fauzia, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
His rapturous barks bounce from wall to wall around the granite basin.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Aaron Spencer was jolted awake by the frantic barks of his daughter’s chihuahua.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Trump barks in the presentation — audio clipped from previous speeches against his rival.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
At at 35% off during early Black Friday, this is a deal that barks for itself.
—PC Magazine, 11 Nov. 2025
Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Plus, the exhaust barks out back with little pops and bangs on throttle liftoff.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for barks
Noun
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Back on the bridge, captain Nærbø steers the Polaris through the same fjords Norwegian ships have navigated for generations.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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From Carthage there were easily predicted currents and visible land that carried ships from Carthage to Sicily in the best sailing months.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The back of the home stretches along 105 feet of water frontage, where there’s a deep-water dock for large yachts and a 50,000-pound boat lift.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Japan has long banned arms exports but has significantly eased restrictions in recent years and is now developing next-generation fighter jets with the UK and Italy while finalizing a deal to sell frigates to Australia.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Destroyers, frigates, fighter jets and bombers also carried out simulated strikes on maritime targets.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Deep navy blue and burgundy fabrics cover the walls, and paintings of seascapes and sailboats evoke the East Coast town of the restaurant’s name.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Another image has small sailboats pulled onto a shore near one of the docks Martin plans to build for a new marina there.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 Nov. 2025
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