as in kayak
a long narrow boat that is pointed at both ends and that is moved by a paddle with one blade
They took their canoe out on the river.
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Recent Examples of canoe
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Even an empty bike, canoe or ski rack can produce more wind drag on the highway and increase fuel consumption.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Search efforts were expected to resume on Monday in search of a man who went missing last week while canoeing in a pond in Westbrook.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Even an empty bike, canoe or ski rack can produce more wind drag on the highway and increase fuel consumption.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Troop 2054 member said her favorite Girl Scout memory is of canoeing down the Colorado River with her troop.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Search efforts were expected to resume on Monday in search of a man who went missing last week while canoeing in a pond in Westbrook.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoe
Noun
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At Newport Sea Base, campers can kayak, paddleboard, sail, fish, and participate in marine science labs.—
gqlshare,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are also several public river access points for locals to float, kayak, paddleboard and fish.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Out at Ocean Beach, in California is like trying to paddle out.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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That 37% figure is encouraging for active families who want to build trips around hiking, cycling, or paddling rather than poolside lounging.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On this week’s episode, co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio jump onto a raft of new topics.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, Idaho immigration hardliners have doubled down in the 2026 legislative session, introducing a raft of bills in 2026 that aim to do everything from collecting the immigration status of patients in hospitals to requiring every employer to verify the status of their employees.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.—
Caroline Van Hemert,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
19 Oct. 2016
Noun
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Bring your favorite bottle of bubbly and pick up a lobster roll flight from Off the Hook before setting sail on the Argia schooner, which accommodates up to 49 passengers.—
Morgan Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The other Charlottes After the schooner was sold in Pensacola five years later, the next ship — named the North Carolina — was commissioned in 1908, according to the Commander Submarine Force website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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The boys pole vaulters kept the crowd around late as San Dieguito’s Dylan Yarbrough and Torrey Pines’ Tyler Suhar each cleared 16 feet, 1 inch.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The textbooks currently state that Jupiter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers) across at its equator, and 83,082 miles (133,708 km) from pole to pole.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Following its renovation, the yacht features revised living spaces with interiors that favor understated luxury, blending midcentury furniture with contemporary pieces from Liaigre and Holly Hunt.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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The song’s music video features the band on an emotional yacht outing with Lili Reinhart.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Bensaid's video, she can be seen rowing through murky, brown waters filled with debris.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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And she's competed in every Summer and Winter Games since, pivoting to cycling, cross-country skiing and biathlon after a back injury stopped her from rowing.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Canoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoe. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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