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as in vessels
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 ships
a large craft for travel by water
you'll have to take a passenger boat to get to the island
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as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel
boated to the picnic site on an island in the bay
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Recent Examples of boats
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But the notice appears to use the pretext of armed conflict, on top of previous claims of self-defense, to transform the civilian boats and their crews into legitimate military targets.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
So far, five boats believed to be carrying drugs have been intercepted in the Caribbean, with the death toll now rising to 21.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso’s team employs dive crews and a fleet of boats and uses underwater metal detection-devices, plus hand-fanning of sand or sand suction to comb the sea floor, according to a public notice for a federal permit application the company filed.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Sailfish Capital of the World, the Treasure Coast is well outfitted with boats to charter for fishing.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati's Belle of Cincinnati and River Queen boats have also arrived and are docked in Newport, according to festival organizers.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
It is reserved for two duck boats and vast piles of decoys.
—Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Friends since meeting as kids in 1990, the One Battle After Another and Spider-Man stars have been spotted out and about with friends at nightclubs, on boats and at movie premieres over the years.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Liberty Park is another good option for not only fall foliage but also playgrounds, paddle boats, and Tracy Aviary, home to more than 300 birds from around the world.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
But the notice appears to use the pretext of armed conflict, on top of previous claims of self-defense, to transform the civilian boats and their crews into legitimate military targets.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
So far, five boats believed to be carrying drugs have been intercepted in the Caribbean, with the death toll now rising to 21.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Guttuso’s team employs dive crews and a fleet of boats and uses underwater metal detection-devices, plus hand-fanning of sand or sand suction to comb the sea floor, according to a public notice for a federal permit application the company filed.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Sailfish Capital of the World, the Treasure Coast is well outfitted with boats to charter for fishing.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Cincinnati's Belle of Cincinnati and River Queen boats have also arrived and are docked in Newport, according to festival organizers.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
It is reserved for two duck boats and vast piles of decoys.
—Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Friends since meeting as kids in 1990, the One Battle After Another and Spider-Man stars have been spotted out and about with friends at nightclubs, on boats and at movie premieres over the years.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boats
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Leavitt added that the intelligence community had confirmed the vessels’ ties to terrorist organizations and their role in the northward flow of narcotics.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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At least three of the operations were carried out on vessels originating from Venezuela.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cruise lines are now dedicating some of their newest and largest ships to these shorter itineraries.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Around 90 ships sailed through it last year, according to Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation, compared with the more than 13,000 that passed through the Suez Canal.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Most parties guard any information about yachts under build like top-secret information until the boat is finally unveiled years later, even then information is parceled out to the public at the owner’s discretion.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are some fantastic small yachts traveling along the coast of Croatia that cost under $2,000 for a week-long cruise, while a similar style cruise in the Arctic could cost four times as much.—
Mary Curry,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Their equipment was largely borrowed, and included old-style, canvas tents and heavy, aluminum canoes.—
Tom Cherveny,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These are not only crafts -- they are described here as arts.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Hop on a train ride, meet cute animals at a petting zoo, play games and create crafts.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Each became part of the political and historical phenomenon termed the balsero crisis, so named for the balsas, or makeshift rafts, that carried the refugees out into the Florida Straits.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boats. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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