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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
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The dozens and dozens of fish and shrimp boats.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Fellow Chicago boaters said that the boating community is mourning the loss of Abzal.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Bali Basarnas Office shared a video of their rescue efforts, which included people being put on boats as waters flooded the streets.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The dozens and dozens of fish and shrimp boats.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Be sure to stop by DeLuca’s Pizza and SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint, which are musts after working up an appetite hiking the trails and boating the waterways.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Fellow Chicago boaters said that the boating community is mourning the loss of Abzal.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
Noun
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Maritime Festival, with its ship battles, pirate village and breakfasts with mermaids, routinely draws thousands to Dana Point Harbor.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese navy ship collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship while trying to block a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Scarborough Shoal.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, Thorne’s Netflix miniseries Adolescence became a global juggernaut, sailing to the top of streaming charts and sparking international conversation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Intriguing itineraries to places such as Asia and the South Pacific, where Ritz-Carlton has not previously sailed.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fires on yachts have been in the news.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some protesters forced their way into the parliament complex by breaking through a barricade, a local official said, setting fire to an ambulance, hurling objects at riot police, and ferrying the injured to the hospital on motorcycles.—
Gopal Sharma,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once Kelley starts visiting Göring’s wife and daughter, getting cozy, teaching Göring’s cute kiddo magic kids, and ferrying messages back and forth to boot, things get really sticky.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards are also available to take out.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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In Ellabell, where golf courses and canoe outposts define the local economy, the megasite looms both as a beacon of opportunity and a source of tension.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 vouchers can be exchanged for such rewards as $1,000 in cash, two nights at the Sonoma Mission Inn and Fairmont San Francisco luxury hotels, an e-bike, San Francisco Giants tickets, an inflatable kayak, $100 gift cards, and the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at an A’s game.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sponsored by a raft of police and firefighter unions, the measure would limit the amount of money public employers could recover from their employees’ lawsuits for on-the-job injuries.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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