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
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Adapted from Native American dugout vessels, log canoes were made to suit fishermen who relied on speed to receive the best pay for their catches.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
That includes boats, kayaks, canoes and personal watercraft.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Buenavista, which emerged in the 1950s, has around 1,150 residents and 163 similarly vibrant homes, where residents travel between houses, shops and schools by small boats or canoes.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
While a group of at least nine adult groundskeepers had been ordered to move canoes and other waterfront equipment, they were not asked to assist once the evacuations began later during the storm.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
The Kayak Point name derives from a small area being carved out to launch a potential access point on Salt Creek for kayaks and canoes.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Adapted from Native American dugout vessels, log canoes were made to suit fishermen who relied on speed to receive the best pay for their catches.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
That includes boats, kayaks, canoes and personal watercraft.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Buenavista, which emerged in the 1950s, has around 1,150 residents and 163 similarly vibrant homes, where residents travel between houses, shops and schools by small boats or canoes.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
While a group of at least nine adult groundskeepers had been ordered to move canoes and other waterfront equipment, they were not asked to assist once the evacuations began later during the storm.
—Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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The United States charged Castro with conspiring to kill Americans in an attack against civilian pilots who were trying to rescue people fleeing Cuba on rafts, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced at a Wednesday news conference.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The organization had become well known across South Florida for flying missions over the Florida Straits searching for Cubans attempting to flee the island on makeshift rafts and boats.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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From there, everyone rows imua (forward), keeping eyes peeled for sea turtles, sea urchin, and on a really good day in January or February, a mama whale and her baby.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Space rows at least 2 feet apart.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Those who make the quick journey are rewarded by three miles of pristine shoreline covered with shells, including calico scallops, sand dollars, moon snail shells, and lightning whelks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Launching at the end of the month, the capsule collection will include two styles of sandals embellished with beads and shells and matching necklaces, available to purchase separately.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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What followed included jury resignations, protests, Pussy Riot, paparazzi, and enough mega-yachts to redefine the Venice skyline.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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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 new Sharjah-Oman overland route will mainly handle consumer goods, however, not oil and gas, which require larger vessels.—
May 19,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Saronic recently partnered with Nvidia in an extended R&D capacity to apply its AI chips and computing platform to speed up, automate and streamline the way vessels are designed and operated.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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