as in yachts
a boat equipped with one or more sails
we went sailing on the secluded lake in a little two-person dinghy
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Recent Examples of dinghies
More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.
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Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
More than 700 rescuers equipped with underwater sonar devices, dinghies and drones were deployed Sunday to search for the missing people and the truck.
—ABC News, 17 May 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
Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
More than 700 rescuers equipped with underwater sonar devices, dinghies and drones were deployed Sunday to search for the missing people and the truck.
—ABC News, 17 May 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
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Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Boats and yachts greater than 30 feet can stay in a marina or tie off in a canal.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Over the last ten years, aerospace and defense manufacturers have used the EBAM process to supply structural titanium and specialized alloy components for commercial aircraft, naval ships, and defense systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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The Navy remained consistent with its promise to deliver a total of 122 manned ships and 63 unmanned platforms over the course of five years.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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For water sport enthusiasts, Vasona Lake County Park offers weekend rentals including pedal boats, canoes, stand‑up paddleboards, kayaks and sailboats (with some restrictions).—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Skim the shoreline of Waikiki, Hawaii, over surfers and sailboats with Diamond Head in the distance.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Unlike traditional destroyers or frigates that require large crews, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels are designed to operate with minimal or no personnel onboard.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The Navy could eventually field 50 to 65 of the new frigates, according to Naval News.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Dinghies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinghies. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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