Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houseboats
Noun
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The real threat to Americans is our headlong rush toward normalizing blatant murder, whether that be of nameless occupants of motorboats in the Caribbean, schoolgirls in Iran or United States citizens in the streets of Minneapolis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Afternoons are made for fresh piña coladas, languid sun worshipping, and offshore adventures on motorboats fully stocked with snorkels, fins, and local beer.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Before its closure, the high school campus in Toubab Dialaw -- where most of the abuse is reported to have taken place -- consisted largely of a construction site with trailers, no running water, frequent power outages and makeshift zinc latrines.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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One strong gust of wind can be enough to flip one of these trailers onto its side.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Booming tech wealth, soaring homelessness In Santa Clara County — home to Apple, Google and eight of America’s 50 most expensive ZIP codes — the number of people living in recreational vehicles full time has surged.—
Jeffrey Kopp,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Since then, his parents have been living in the RV outside of their home, joining the dozens of other recreational vehicles now found across Altadena since the fire.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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About one-third of mobile homes are located in mobile home communities.—
Cassie Powell,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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According to the listing, the three-bedroom cottage features nearly 400 feet of private waterways, outdoor activities like kayaks and canoes and an exercise room.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2026
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Guests will also have access to three kayaks, two canoes and an outdoor fire pit.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Brick villas arranged in clusters have rooms in browns and creams; most come with balconies facing the Red Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, other notable homes have surfaced on the market in Rome—also known as the Eternal City—including a pair of villas long owned by the Gucci family and a historic residence featured in The Equalizer 3.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Vehicles not meeting passenger vehicle characteristics including, but not limited to, tractor-trailers, buses, motor homes and step or cube vans, the Authority said.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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But those rules don't apply to passengers in taxis, buses, limousines, motor homes or anything that operates exclusively on rails or on water, according to Arizona state statute.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
29 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors allege the brothers used their wealth, social status and access to exclusive events to entice young women to private homes, yachts, mansions and luxury trips — sometimes paying for flights and high-end accommodations — before drugging and assaulting them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The boldfaced names buying waterfront mansions are only the latest in a wave that started during the pandemic, if not before.—
Matthew Kronsberg,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Houseboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houseboats. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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