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as in riverboat
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as in trailer
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Recent Examples of houseboat
Forti also owned the houseboat where Gianni Versace’s killer took cover.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Luc’s spot gets blown up when his houseboat girlfriend, the Michelin fraud Marianne, arrives to surprise him.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The idea that someone could actually live in the studio — which from the outside looks a bit like a large beached Sausalito houseboat — was clarifying for actor Steven Lee Johnson, who plays audio engineer Charlie in the show.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Nov. 2025
Not only does the sale include a 15’ Boston Whaler tender and a substantial berth, but buyers may also purchase an adjacent small houseboat for additional privacy.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Luc’s spot gets blown up when his houseboat girlfriend, the Michelin fraud Marianne, arrives to surprise him.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
The idea that someone could actually live in the studio — which from the outside looks a bit like a large beached Sausalito houseboat — was clarifying for actor Steven Lee Johnson, who plays audio engineer Charlie in the show.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Nov. 2025
Not only does the sale include a 15’ Boston Whaler tender and a substantial berth, but buyers may also purchase an adjacent small houseboat for additional privacy.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for houseboat
Noun
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Babu immediately fell into the flow, picking a nap chair in the bow and inquiring about the riverboat’s construction.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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As for the riverboat funds, Pierog confirmed that there have been no allocations of those funds for the coming year, as requests for these grants are still being submitted.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Heavy traffic was reported in Broward during the Tuesday morning commute after a crash involving a car and tractor-trailer on an on ramp to the Florida's Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Chinese Indonesian studio operators worked with Javanese painters to produce popular backdrops of local Indonesian landscapes—featuring scenery such as palm trees and volcanoes—with modern instruments like radios and motorboats serving as props.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2026
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An American who was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife vanished while the couple were traveling in a motorboat near the archipelago denies any wrongdoing, his attorney said Thursday.—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights at the park include RV camping, cabins, trails for hiking, and horseback riding.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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And one broke in an RV when a generator ignited.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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These are all places where anglers, waterskiers, and other lake users have been running powerboats for more than 100 years.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The popular modern farmhouse style has been given a refreshing, wholly original spin by Studio Eckstrom, a firm based in Omaha, Nebraska.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
19 Apr. 2026
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Birch Lane’s quilt set serves elevated farmhouse charm.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Guests also have access to a community pool and clubhouse, plus practical perks like an EV charger and dockside pontoon rentals.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Or head out on the river on your own with a pontoon from Stillwater Boat Rentals or Ole Sawmill Marina.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both the Bay Bridge and Francis Scott Key Bridge are under limited restrictions, meaning no house trailers or empty box trailers are allowed to travel through, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2023
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Burglary There was a burglary to a house trailer in the 7300 block of McCormick Boulevard on Jan. 8 in which an unknown person used a pry tool to pry open a door on a mobile trailer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2023
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“Houseboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houseboat. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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