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
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
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
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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To keep the poly from taking on water and sinking, use pool balls and blow-up rafts to support the poly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These included Barca’s infamous ‘levers’, delays and problems with the Camp Nou rebuild, rows with club legends Xavi and Lionel Messi, and continuing shadows over the club’s finances.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mark rows clearly with the variety name.—
Marianne Willburn,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This includes shrimp shells, crab shells, eggshells, chicken bones, and fish spines.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Stantis’ drawing shows Jesus hanging on a cross with oversized bombs and mortar shells flying helter-skelter in the air.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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That is not exactly surprising, given McKeon has designed more than 200 vessels, most of them sailing yachts.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holly Thompson, a nurse practitioner with the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Children's Minnesota, said William had complex congenital heart disease affecting the valves, chambers and major vessels of his heart.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic, with most commercial vessels avoiding the waterway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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