BOATLOAD Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

boatload

noun

ˈbōt-ˌlōd

Definition of boatload

as in ton

a considerable amount a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices

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Recent Examples of boatload As the ditzy Rose Nylund, White not only earned a boatload of laughs but also widespread critical acclaim. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 The valuation is certainly interesting, but that doesn't always matter to those who just made a boatload of money in a short period. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 June 2026 But dealing a boatload of picks and players for Rudy Gobert in 2022 has largely worked out. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026 Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences. — Alex Cooper, Fortune, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for boatload

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Noun

Charlotteans illegally dump about 10 tons of trash every single day — much of it large, bulky items — and the city has to divert garbage crews from normal routes to collect it.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The World Gold Council has more recently put the figure at 161 tons.

— German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Why the farmer’s walk works Walking with heavy loads recruits nearly every major muscle group, with particular activation in the core and lower body.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Flaxseeds From lowering cholesterol to lowering the risk of certain diseases, flaxseeds come with loads of health benefits.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Two men once picked up Chaudhary and a friend and drove them against their will to a hostel an hour away, where more than a dozen other men were waiting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Inside the charges Cacioppo was indicted on a slew of charges, along with four other individuals, in 2003 for a kickback scheme for contracts at Rockhurst University.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Even with marketable names and elite in-ring performers like Black now available to sign elsewhere, WWE will continue to move forward with its current roster, which includes a slew of recent NXT call-ups.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

The statement noted the availability of many empty lots nearby.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Some neighbors have been complaining about the coaster’s noise during testing, which seems ironic given that Universal itself has a multi-billion dollar production interest in preserving quiet on its adjacent studio lot.

— Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Definition of lot

Noun

The Carolina Panthers will effectively be without their top two starting offensive tackles for at least a chunk of the regular season.

— Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Khan will chair the city’s economic development board, which oversees the leasing and use of huge chunks of city property, including Hudson Yards.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

At that point, if a deal is not reached, the two clubs negotiate for the right to sign the player.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
These contracts do not represent all consultant contracts CMS has, and the Observer has submitted public records requests that haven’t been filled for other deals.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

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