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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
Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Since 2020, several West African boats have been found in the Caribbean and Latin America with only dead bodies on board after drifting across the Atlantic, pushed by trade winds and currents.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The National Marine Manufacturers Association estimates that 100 million Americans go boating each year, contributing to an industry worth $230 billion annually.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Noun
At the scene, first responders found that a car had apparently gone off the road, crashed into several boulders and hit multiple boats before coming to a stop.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Since 2020, several West African boats have been found in the Caribbean and Latin America with only dead bodies on board after drifting across the Atlantic, pushed by trade winds and currents.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
Lynette Hooker vanished in April while on a boating vacation with her husband in Hope Town, Bahamas.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The National Marine Manufacturers Association estimates that 100 million Americans go boating each year, contributing to an industry worth $230 billion annually.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
Noun
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Here, animals serve as vessels for our worst impulses, suffering at the point where curiosity turns to sadism, domination to cruelty, and self-interest to neglect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The Houthis made a similar threat during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and killed at least nine mariners and sank four ships in over 100 attacks, often targeting vessels with tangential or no ties to Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Passengers who left the ship early on were allowed to do that.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Lombardo faced six primary challengers of his own, but sailed to victory Tuesday night.—
Paul Boger,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Fermin’s throw sailed into center field, but Arroyo was called out due to batter’s interference.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Best Nightlife Pink Pony A Mackinac Island icon since 1948, Pink Pony on Main Street is the place to be for live music, particularly during the island’s famous yacht races in summer.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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At 162 meters long and designed to support up to 130 scientists, engineers, crew members and operators, RV11000 is closer to a floating exploration platform than a luxury explorer yacht.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Jensen said SpaceX is planning to use a Starship V3 with a docking mod borrowed from its Crew Dragon capsule, which SpaceX uses to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, for Artemis III.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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SpaceX's and Blue Origin's landers would be responsible for ferrying astronauts from lunar orbit to and from the moon's surface beginning as early as 2028 with Artemis IV.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Right then, with both canoes in plain sight, a moose showed up at the edge of the alders across the lake.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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The shallow Ethiopian gambella canoe basket makes a particularly good dining or coffee table centerpiece, especially as a counterpoint to glass or glossy surfaces that need grounding.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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Madeline Island is the only one with regular ferry service; the others are reachable by kayak or tour boat.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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But Boise only put six shots on target, wasting a raft of opportunities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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Now, local election officials are gearing up for a primary election that is virtually certain to spark a raft of lawsuits challenging its legality.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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