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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the Barnetts have expanded their fleet of canoes and paddleboards from nine to more than 100.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Sixteen teams of five people each will go head-to-head to race their canoes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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
Noun
Stop at Matlacha Outfitters to rent kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards and spend the day on the water.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Over the years, the Barnetts have expanded their fleet of canoes and paddleboards from nine to more than 100.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Sixteen teams of five people each will go head-to-head to race their canoes.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.
—Laurent Dubois, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoes
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In the summer, spider plants produce small white flowers and rafts of baby spider plants on long, wiry stalks that trail from the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Struggling through the jungle on foot or building rafts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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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
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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 back of the home stretches along 105 feet of water frontage, where there’s a deep-water dock for large yachts and a 50,000-pound boat lift.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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The program includes live bands and DJs on select sailings and routes, with performances typically held on larger vessels where space allows for small stage setups.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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While there are probably Russian submarines — as there are across the Arctic region — there are no surface vessels, Mortensgaard said.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Canoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoes. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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