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as in runabout
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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Once on its hydrofoil, a Candela boat can go much further on the same battery capacity as a conventional vessel without this technology.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Similar structures to those uncovered in the ichthyosaur could help engineers reduce sound in their devices, building quieter propellers and hydrofoils, Lindgren tells NHM, which might help address the problem of underwater noise pollution.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
Regent explains that the hydrofoils allow the Vicreroy to operate like a boat outside harbor areas, giving it the speed, maneuverability and choppy water stability that failed ekranoplans lacked.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Once on its hydrofoil, a Candela boat can go much further on the same battery capacity as a conventional vessel without this technology.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Similar structures to those uncovered in the ichthyosaur could help engineers reduce sound in their devices, building quieter propellers and hydrofoils, Lindgren tells NHM, which might help address the problem of underwater noise pollution.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
Regent explains that the hydrofoils allow the Vicreroy to operate like a boat outside harbor areas, giving it the speed, maneuverability and choppy water stability that failed ekranoplans lacked.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
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Easy to ride, easy to care for, fun and stylish, these electric urban runabouts are a great way to get into the fun and excitement of motorcycle riding.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two-seat city runabout will be powered by an all-new Electric Compact Architecture (ECA) developed in-house by Smart.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
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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 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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Police dashcam footage showed a young boy thrown from the second vehicle onto the hood of the police cruiser, before then falling off the cruiser.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Others described the cruiser as being in the right place at the right time.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Tourist guide Natalya owns the hovercraft.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The Miami Herald identified the boat as a Press Cruiser 400 Express — a 40-foot cabin cruiser.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The 12-cabin cruiser Pure Amazon is Abercrombie & Kent's first voyage on these waters and is part of the brand's Sanctuary collection, which will also include the soon-to-launch riverboat Nile Seray.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Emergency officials said the vessel — a Sever-750 airboat designed to travel across both ice and water — capsized just offshore with 18 people aboard.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Follow a swamp airboat swerving along a Louisiana bayou.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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With around 1,200 islands scattered across 90,000 square kilometers of ocean, moving between places by seaplane, speedboat, or domestic flight can take a lot of time and money.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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From the ferry, the skyline unfurls behind you.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The law forces cities to approve taller apartment and condominium complexes around rail stops, ferry terminals and rapid transit bus stops, overriding local restrictions that might have stopped development in the past.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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