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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
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Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Salzmann and Podlipnik started by gradually adapting the concept of a hydrofoil to this very different use case.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The hydrofoil technology of the F50s gives them the ability to travel at more than 50 knots.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Australia was left far behind, dead in the water, struggling to summon the pace to hop onto the hydrofoils.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Salzmann and Podlipnik started by gradually adapting the concept of a hydrofoil to this very different use case.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
The hydrofoil technology of the F50s gives them the ability to travel at more than 50 knots.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Australia was left far behind, dead in the water, struggling to summon the pace to hop onto the hydrofoils.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
Noun
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The lounge, which is fittingly located in the hotel’s seafront garden, takes design cues from Riva’s iconic runabouts, naturally.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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These sustainable vessels have become an important component of the show, and examples range from electric tenders, runabouts, e-foils, surfboards and paddleboards, all the way to the 165-foot Sanlorenzo Almax, with its unique diesel-hybrid propulsion system.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Launched in December 2024 by Mekong Kingdoms, this 13-suite wooden cruiser offers a deeply relaxing way to experience life along the Mekong between Luang Prabang and Vientiane.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Then there’s the ship’s fleet of shiny new bikes (and helmets) for cruisers who want to explore ports on their own.—
Sherri Eisenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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This kart racing game took some big swings, with the ability to drive a car, hovercraft, or airplane, a story mode, and some fantastic multiplayer modes.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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The hovercraft is the greater invention.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
12 Oct. 2024
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The first incident began after a 24-foot cabin cruiser was spotted around 4:40 a.m. by a Coast Guard cutter that activated its blue lights while trying to stop it.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Ernest Hemingway patrolled off the coast of Florida in his beloved cabin cruiser the Pilar, and Humphrey Bogart offered up his yacht the Santana, sailing out of Newport Beach, California.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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There are three airboat tour companies that operate in the park—Coopertown, Everglades Safari Park, and Gator Park—along with some more traditional boat tours.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Stretch your legs with a stroll along the Anhinga Trail, where herons and turtles gather at the water’s edge, or, if time allows, hop on an airboat tour to glide through the heart of the marshes and spot alligators in their natural habitat.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Months after a Hialeah woman was killed when a speedboat crash ejected six people, a Miami Beach man captaining the craft was charged Friday with her death, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Monhegan Island After a short ferry ride from the mainland, birders can encounter a fascinating array of species across Monhegan Island, a popular destination for migrating songbirds during both spring and fall.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Those who make it to Santa Cruz after an hourlong ferry ride out of Ventura are rewarded with 77 miles of craggy coastline cliffs, vast sea caves and vibrant tide pools.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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