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

The brand has tons of airy dresses, breezy tops, lightweight bottoms, and vacation-ready staples that feel elevated (without the designer price tag).

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of ton

Noun

Tyler had numerous godchildren, more than a dozen nieces and nephews and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Late last year, county staff raised a slew of safety, financial and legal concerns to state legislators who were proposing a state law forcing the airport name change.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
If the sporty side-stripes aren’t your speed, the bottoms are available in a slew of traditional styles, including a vacation-ready beige linen option.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 8 July 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

This World Cup, a bunch of people decided to gamble millions on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match.

— Jon Sarlin, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
There were just a bunch of drunk guys at the mansion and a couple Playboy bunnies that were contractually hired to walk around and wave.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of bunch

Noun

The only pedestrians passing by one vacant dirt lot near 6th Street were a couple of teens on BMX bikes wearing smoke-blocking face masks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Evening sales achieved a 94 percent sell-through rate by lot and 99 percent by value, and the season’s hammer-price-to-low-estimate index reached 165 percent.

— Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Definition of lot

Noun

Officials have said the pool most likely would need to be drained again for liner repairs after chunks of blue coating were seen floating at the surface.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Voters have already handed a good chunk of democracy itself over to nationalist, religious and ideological fascism.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of chunk

Noun

Negotiations to reach a final deal were due to start after the funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in the war’s first moments.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Spectrum is the most obvious example right now, and recent deals show how much buyers will pay to lock it up.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

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