Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coracles
Noun
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Right then, with both canoes in plain sight, a moose showed up at the edge of the alders across the lake.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026 -
There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Bring sleeping bags, air mattresses, and pool rafts out as the seating and enjoy the show (with popcorn of course).—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
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The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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With the right wind, the little skiffs skate across the ice, reaching top speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour.—
Francesca Krempa,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.—
David Greig
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kelsey passes around a bowl of clam shells with questions written on them as Liz gnaws on a corn on the cob.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The madeleines are baked to order in actual scallop shells, and served with a side of jam.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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At Aunty's Beach House, designed to feel like a family's real home, children ages 4 through 12 can sign up for activities such as games and crafts.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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My children still rave about The Playbarn, a play area for babies and toddlers that’s chockablock with toys, puzzles, costumes, and crafts.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Coracles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coracles. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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