as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
Such growth will require boatloads of debt.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The Ellisons came promising boatloads of cash.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Just years earlier, the area had documented the first boatload of Haitian refugees arriving in the United States.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
As concocted by Baumbach and co-writer Emily Mortimer (yes, the same Emily Mortimer that’s graced everything from Shakespeare flicks to Paddington in Peru), his screen counterpart Jay Kelly’s hauling around a boatload of them.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
The Ellisons came promising boatloads of cash.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Just years earlier, the area had documented the first boatload of Haitian refugees arriving in the United States.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Nov. 2025
As concocted by Baumbach and co-writer Emily Mortimer (yes, the same Emily Mortimer that’s graced everything from Shakespeare flicks to Paddington in Peru), his screen counterpart Jay Kelly’s hauling around a boatload of them.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
Noun
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They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Available in tons of colors and fun prints, pick up more than one of these and get 35% off right now.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Below are nearly a dozen worth circling on the calendar, with each offering a low-effort, high-reward reason to trade a little sleep for one of nature’s most entertaining night sky events.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Amazon just dropped dozens of deals on everything from skinny runner rugs to large area rugs, including picks from Joanna Gaines and Martha Stewart’s collections, and our favorites start at just $24.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Fanning, who is an ambassador for the brand, opted for a slew of best sellers, including the True Match Lumi Glotion—a staple in Stewart’s kit, per her makeup artist Daisy Toye.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Povich appears in the documentary, alongside Williams, Raphael, Leeza Gibbons and a slew of producers who worked on the shows.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Levi’s Faux Leather Bomber Jacket This faux leather bomber jacket is my personal favorite of the whole bunch.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Diving deeper, a bunch of biomarkers that shift during pregnancy may also take longer than a fourth trimester to level back out.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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This country ranch at 84 Hop Brook Road in Simsbury, which offers one-floor living, also has undeniable curb appeal thanks to its inviting front porch, attractive stone retaining wall, and the large level lot that is nearly an acre in size.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trim away any brown or mushy roots and repot the orchid in a fresh potting mix of large bark chunks and perlite that drains well.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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Each January, Stoever makes a maximum contribution to a Roth IRA and plunks another chunk of cash in a solo 401(k).—
Ryan Ermey
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the WBD board of directors has consistently recommended that WBD shareholders vote their shares in favor of the Netflix deal.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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While the company can still try to sell the parking meters to someone else, Johnson said the City Council would have to approve any such deal, giving the city leverage to try to negotiate better terms from any potential buyer.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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