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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
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The task force has launched deadly strikes against boats the U.S. says were transporting drugs to Caribbean islands and into the United States, most of them originating in Venezuela, leaving at least 43 people dead.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Family members said Maggie was generous, loved hosting friends and family at her home, and loved spending time boating with her sons.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Only accessible by boat or plane, the park consists of canals, rainforests, and lagoons that are home to manatees, jaguars, and countless other wildlife species.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The task force has launched deadly strikes against boats the U.S. says were transporting drugs to Caribbean islands and into the United States, most of them originating in Venezuela, leaving at least 43 people dead.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and fatalities, and Miami-Dade County had the most mishaps on the water in the state.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Family members said Maggie was generous, loved hosting friends and family at her home, and loved spending time boating with her sons.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
Noun
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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According to Clerc, the company’s Gemini Cooperation vessel-sharing alliance with Hapag-Lloyd has allowed Maersk to transport more volumes using the same capacity, ultimately resulting in a $50 million cost benefit in the third quarter.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ship returned to PortMiami as scheduled Saturday morning, according to Carnival chief communications officer Chris Chiames.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In short, Australia is developing an autonomous underwater surveillance network using local technology and ship platforms to monitor its northern approaches more effectively.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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My shot had the distance, but unfortunately sailed a good 20 feet over the crossbar.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite vacationing on a luxury yacht, Bronwyn spent the night sleeping on a pool chair on the deck rather than spending the night having to share a bed with Britani.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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In July, Aniston and Curtis were seen enjoying a day at sea aboard a yacht off the coast of Mallorca, Spain.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Nalavade would not say exactly when in 2026 Waymo intends to begin ferrying customers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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What was meant to be a short stay in space for US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore stretched into a more than nine-month mission, after the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that was supposed to ferry them home malfunctioned.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His collection included woodland pots from North America, Aztec stone figurines and obsidian blades, a canoe from South America, Indigenous stone tools and weapons, Taino artifacts, an ancient Roman mosaic fragment, and Chinese pottery and armor.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Book a Hawaiian outrigger canoe trip at sunrise to watch dolphins.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Book a kayak tour or fishing charter.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Beyond lies a private stretch of sand — perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard at sunrise, or sipping wine as the sun sets over Buzzards Bay.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Only a handful of rafts floated lazily in the water.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Niners have dealt with a raft of injuries admirably.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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