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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 canoes
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Speaking of which, the yacht carries a full arsenal of water toys, including Jet Skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, canoes, and tenders.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
From here, Mayan traders once guided their canoes through a narrow break in the reef, using the building’s windows as a visual marker.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2026
Guests will also have access to three kayaks, two canoes and an outdoor fire pit.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Sat on Lake Muskoka, the rental also includes a fire pit, private dock, three kayaks and two canoes.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Speaking of which, the yacht carries a full arsenal of water toys, including Jet Skis, Seabobs, wakeboards, canoes, and tenders.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
From here, Mayan traders once guided their canoes through a narrow break in the reef, using the building’s windows as a visual marker.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2026
Guests will also have access to three kayaks, two canoes and an outdoor fire pit.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Sat on Lake Muskoka, the rental also includes a fire pit, private dock, three kayaks and two canoes.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Over the coming years, a team of 57 scientists and local guides explored all the major rivers and tributaries of the Okavango Delta, traversing this vast landscape in dugout canoes, on motorbikes, on foot, and in armored vehicles.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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The volunteer group's flights centered on spotting Cuban refugees fleeing their homeland and attempting to come to the United States, often in makeshift boats or rafts.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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People hurl wooden crates overboard, tumble off rafts, and frantically don life jackets—sometimes all at once.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mark rows clearly with the variety name.—
Marianne Willburn,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Smith rows for roughly 10 to 12 hours a day, mostly during daylight, and spends the rest of her time maintaining the boat, checking her position, preparing meals and resting.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These expanding shells play a key role in enriching the interstellar medium with heavy elements and molecules that later help build new stars and planets.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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My mum worked at the BSA factory at the time, putting explosives into artillery shells.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors allege the brothers used their wealth, social status and access to exclusive events to entice young women to private homes, yachts, mansions and luxury trips — sometimes paying for flights and high-end accommodations — before drugging and assaulting them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company is currently working to power a wide range of vessels that includes VTOLs, race boats and yachts, motorcycles and defense platforms, manufacturing motors at its 86,000-sq ft three-site facility in Milton Keynes, UK.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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At least 16 vessels have been struck in waters near the UAE’s Fujairah port, Iraq’s Khor Al Zubair port and the Gulf of Oman, according to the International Maritime Organization.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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About 20 vessels have been struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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