as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
boated to the picnic site on an island in the bay
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Recent Examples of boating
Mexico's Puerto Morelos and the city of Dublin also ranked high with each boating a 90 percent increase in bookings.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the fun doesn’t end when the mercury rises; Pokagon and neighboring Trine State Recreation Area offer more than 10 miles of hiking trails as well as swimming, fishing, and boating at Lake James and Snow Lake.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The city is home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a site used for hiking the Bison Pasture Trail and the Travertine Creek Trail to Pavilion Springs, as well as fishing and boating at Veterans Lake.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Chuck Best later died in a boating accident, and Lou Ann Best has since used the show circuit as an opportunity to deliver a water-safety message, emphasizing the importance of learning how to swim, listening to the lifeguard and wearing a life vest when boating.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.
—Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the fun doesn’t end when the mercury rises; Pokagon and neighboring Trine State Recreation Area offer more than 10 miles of hiking trails as well as swimming, fishing, and boating at Lake James and Snow Lake.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The city is home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a site used for hiking the Bison Pasture Trail and the Travertine Creek Trail to Pavilion Springs, as well as fishing and boating at Veterans Lake.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Chuck Best later died in a boating accident, and Lou Ann Best has since used the show circuit as an opportunity to deliver a water-safety message, emphasizing the importance of learning how to swim, listening to the lifeguard and wearing a life vest when boating.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boating
sailing
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The vessel departed from Miami and was sailing to Honolulu.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Shahed-139 drone was shot down by an F-35C fighter jet from the Lincoln, which, according to Hawkins, was sailing about 500 miles from Iran’s southern coast.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Boating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boating. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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