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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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
These spacious and strong units can hold heavy storage bins or large items like kayaks and canoes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its private lake, Leask Lake, is believed to have an underwater passage through which whales traveled, and the property is in view of Estero Peak, where Homalco ancestors are said to have survived a great flood by tying canoes to its summit.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The fierce battle was deadly for both sides, with Seminole warriors holding their ground long enough to flee in canoes across the lake.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Lawrence Ervin of Team Texas K9s and his seven-year-old Malinois, Aurnia, continued searching for flood victims more than a month after the initial storm, accessing remote parts of the river in UTVs, amphibious tanks, canoes, and johnboats.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Dahomean soldiers were unfamiliar with canoes and were known to be poor swimmers, so water was seen as a particularly valuable protection.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The rest of the canoes will remain at the bottom of Lake Mendota near Madison.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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Venezuela had been known to possess some crude — 15th-century Spanish explorers noticed indigenous people using oil for fires and asphalt to patch their canoes.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
These spacious and strong units can hold heavy storage bins or large items like kayaks and canoes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Its private lake, Leask Lake, is believed to have an underwater passage through which whales traveled, and the property is in view of Estero Peak, where Homalco ancestors are said to have survived a great flood by tying canoes to its summit.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
The fierce battle was deadly for both sides, with Seminole warriors holding their ground long enough to flee in canoes across the lake.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
Lawrence Ervin of Team Texas K9s and his seven-year-old Malinois, Aurnia, continued searching for flood victims more than a month after the initial storm, accessing remote parts of the river in UTVs, amphibious tanks, canoes, and johnboats.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Dahomean soldiers were unfamiliar with canoes and were known to be poor swimmers, so water was seen as a particularly valuable protection.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The rest of the canoes will remain at the bottom of Lake Mendota near Madison.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
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The proposal would ban Fletcher from ever selling or advertising boats, rafts or related goods and services, as well as travel- or vacation-related services in Idaho or to Idaho residents.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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Only a handful of rafts floated lazily in the water.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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As of Wednesday morning, one resale website had Grand Casino Arena tickets, 11 rows up from the ice, for the opening day game between Sweden and Slovakia selling for $35.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 Dec. 2025
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The public rows between David Gilmour and Roger Waters have escalated to a very personal level, particularly in regards to their political leanings about Ukraine and the Israel-Palestine conflict.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Distinctive mounds of pretty pink conch shells tower over the waves, piled up over the centuries to create one of Anegada's most important landmarks.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scale insects appear as tiny brown shells on plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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The resort also has its own 60-slip marina for yachts, fishing charters, and boat rentals, where many visitors dock while enjoying dinner at the beloved La Balandra Restaurant & Bar.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Both all‑suite yachts introduce a sleeker, more contemporary edge, with nearly every cabin offering a private veranda or floor‑to‑ceiling infinity window.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Hong Kong builder plans to be much more public about these striking new vessels.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry acceptance of aluminum hulls and lightweight composite structures has helped too, reducing energy demand and making electrification feasible for larger vessels.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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