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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
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Prior to his disappearance, Diaz-Soria was on a boat with others to mark a friend’s birthday, per ABC affiliate WSB and Fox affiliate WAGA.
—David Chiu, People.com, 17 June 2025
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Noun
The woman was buried with her knees bent up against one side of the boat and her arms gathered in front of her pelvis, according to a Facebook post from the Arctic University Museum of Norway.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
Prior to his disappearance, Diaz-Soria was on a boat with others to mark a friend’s birthday, per ABC affiliate WSB and Fox affiliate WAGA.
—David Chiu, People.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Boating: Not applicable, as the quarry is designed for swimming and relaxation rather than boating.
⚓ Fishing: Catch and release fishing is allowed in the two ponds during open swim.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
In the yachting world, the Cannes Film Festival means one thing: the start of the summer boating season.
—Katia Damborsky, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boat
Noun
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Capsized 27-foot gold Chris-Craft vessel in Lake Tahoe.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Fortune The shipping industry was on high alert Sunday amid fears that Tehran could target commercial vessels in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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That’s typically a military strategy to ensure your fighting ships and planes aren’t destroyed in case of an attack.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Featuring her husband, Carter Reum, also 44, and their two children, 2-year-old son Phoenix and 19-month-old daughter London, the snaps featured them enjoying meals on their yacht, snorkeling and shopping for souvenirs.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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But first, a foam party The couple has seemingly kicked off their wedding week with a foam party on Bezos' multi-million dollar yacht Koru off the coast of Europe on June 22, according to photos published by media outlets including Fox News and People.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil transportation route, ferrying around 20% of the world's oil and gas flow.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Elon Musk’s company celebrated its first day officially ferrying passengers through the Texan capital of Austin.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Other activities, such as jet-skiing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, and outrigger canoe rides, can be coordinated upon request.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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The freight canoe that was towing us plowed right on toward the logs, hit the first line, slowed, penetrated several canoe lengths, and stopped.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
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Guests can swim, take complimentary kayaks along the coast, or book private boat charters to explore the surrounding waters.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Chaidez's dog was with him at the time his kayak flipped over, according to witnesses.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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One group replicated a bamboo raft from more than 800,000 years ago and used it to travel between Indonesian islands.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment Global also unveiled a raft of content sales across Central and Eastern Europe.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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“Boat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boat. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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