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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
Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The bridge tilts over 500 times annually to accommodate Royal Navy vessels and private boats accessing the Newcastle City Marina.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
PierPride hosts several other fundraisers throughout the year, including a dinner at Fisherman’s Restaurant at the base of the pier and coastal tours aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats, which launched from the San Clemente Pier decades ago before moving to the harbor.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The use of lethal of military force against drug boats is unprecedented and raises legal questions.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Because the landscape rises 571 feet between Albany and Buffalo, a canal would require multiple locks to raise and lower boats.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
And there have been virtually no background briefings, which were common in the past whenever there has been military action anywhere in the world, as there has been with the recent bombings of Iran's nuclear facilities and of boats off the coast of Venezuela alleged to be carrying illicit drugs.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
America's River Roots Festival is taking over the Ohio River this weekend with boats, music, food and booze.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Others rushed to their coastal villas and roared away on luxury speed boats.
—Danny Makki, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The bridge tilts over 500 times annually to accommodate Royal Navy vessels and private boats accessing the Newcastle City Marina.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
PierPride hosts several other fundraisers throughout the year, including a dinner at Fisherman’s Restaurant at the base of the pier and coastal tours aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching boats, which launched from the San Clemente Pier decades ago before moving to the harbor.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The use of lethal of military force against drug boats is unprecedented and raises legal questions.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
Because the landscape rises 571 feet between Albany and Buffalo, a canal would require multiple locks to raise and lower boats.
—Christine Keiner, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
And there have been virtually no background briefings, which were common in the past whenever there has been military action anywhere in the world, as there has been with the recent bombings of Iran's nuclear facilities and of boats off the coast of Venezuela alleged to be carrying illicit drugs.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
America's River Roots Festival is taking over the Ohio River this weekend with boats, music, food and booze.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 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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The containerized system could serve as an interim measure while permanent vertical-launch solutions are developed for future vessels.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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At least 27 people had been killed in the earlier attacks on Venezuelan vessels.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the British ships stayed at Flushing Bay just beyond range, leaving the doorway to escape wide open.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Both Washington and Beijing on Tuesday began charging new tit-for-tat port fees on each other’s ships; the levies are part of a ballooning economic conflict between the countries that flared up last week, cooled slightly over the weekend, and ramped back up Tuesday.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 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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The film adaptation was actually shot on real yachts, but the location came with some bizarre rules.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Seminoles were able to row their canoes on the river right up to the building to conduct business with Frank.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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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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After graduating from Brown University with a degree in art history and semiotics — the study of signs — Adler became a potter full time, selling his wares at crafts fairs.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Finally, head to Trust General Store & Café to sit in a rocker on the inviting front porch; shop for local crafts, outdoor goods, and artisan food; and savor a meal from their attached café.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The trip combines hiking and rafting; my group of 12 disembarks to tie up the rafts for short lunch hikes or full-day treks.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 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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“Boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boats. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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