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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Seminoles were able to row their canoes on the river right up to the building to conduct business with Frank.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Their equipment was largely borrowed, and included old-style, canvas tents and heavy, aluminum canoes.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Footage from both news outlets showed the couple in canoes at Willow Beach as a scuba diver searched the waters around them.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.
—David Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.
—Stephen Trimble, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
Seminoles were able to row their canoes on the river right up to the building to conduct business with Frank.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Neighbors and Henderson County Sheriff’s deputies came to the McNeelys' rescue in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Their equipment was largely borrowed, and included old-style, canvas tents and heavy, aluminum canoes.
—Tom Cherveny, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Footage from both news outlets showed the couple in canoes at Willow Beach as a scuba diver searched the waters around them.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.
—David Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
Noun
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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
Verb
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If planting in rows for cuttings, space rows 12 inches apart.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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They’re made of pearly shells and are so darling!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s been nearly a year since La Tiara taco shells disappeared from grocery store shelves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Viking is a premier boat manufacturer whose yachts are owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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 17 Nov. 2025.
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