dinghies

plural of dinghy

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dinghies Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive. Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026 His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies. ABC News, 23 June 2026 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, 11 June 2026 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 Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies. Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies. CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinghies
Noun
  • One of the finest yachts to ever leave Lürssen just hit the market.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The big picture Windstar Cruises is known for its low-key yet upscale yachting-style of cruising on three sailing ships and three motor yachts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some still laden with weapons, the ships belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk near the end of the war as German troops retreated from Romania and Soviet forces advanced deeper into Europe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Watch the Margaret Todd and other sailboats glide past as lobster boats head out to check their traps.
    Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Larger missile battery The first two Type 054B frigates have four eight-cell VLS units.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Zelenskyy, who did not mention grain terminals, said Russia's Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, a large landing ship, a corvette, and other vessels were struck in the attack.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Dinghies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinghies. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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