as in kayaks
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Peddling crafts and paddling canoes—sometimes even the tribal council wants to relax into that image.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The group is working to increase access for canoes and kayaks on the creek, including into Indiana Dunes National Park.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
On the Columbia River and its tributaries, the party had to dig out five new canoes and then paddle them through treacherous rapids.
—Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
On the Columbia River and its tributaries, the party had to dig out five new canoes and then paddle them through treacherous rapids.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The dwelling is technically two structures, which are connected by a rope bridge, and guests making their way down to the water can enjoy complimentary access to canoes and kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Pão de queijo, as moreish as popcorn, manioc gnocchi, rock-pool sea urchins and Tainha fish, caught by local fishermen who still use traditional canoes and spears, are all served on banana leaves on a wooden table outdoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Peddling crafts and paddling canoes—sometimes even the tribal council wants to relax into that image.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
The group is working to increase access for canoes and kayaks on the creek, including into Indiana Dunes National Park.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
On the Columbia River and its tributaries, the party had to dig out five new canoes and then paddle them through treacherous rapids.
—Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
On the Columbia River and its tributaries, the party had to dig out five new canoes and then paddle them through treacherous rapids.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
The dwelling is technically two structures, which are connected by a rope bridge, and guests making their way down to the water can enjoy complimentary access to canoes and kayaks.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Four river events for kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddleboards have been moved from Gore Creek in Vail to river venues that are 35-60 miles away.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Evelyn ran down from her seat two rows up, dropped to the ground and attempted to secure the ball in front of her.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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What Happens Before Takeoff Before departure, flight attendants walk through the exit rows to ensure everything is ready.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These nanoreactors are built as porous shells enclosing an internal cavity that hosts catalytically active nanoparticles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Each ingredient is store-bought; simply assemble the flaky phyllo dough shells, creamy Brie cheese, tasted pecans, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, fresh parsley, and serve.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Monegasque racer clearly has an affinity for the Ferretti Group brand, previously taking delivery of the 48 Dolceriva Monza and the 82 Diva Sedici, among other yachts.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Heorhii Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, said Kyiv had informed Israeli authorities about the vessels in advance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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