Thesaurus results for HYDROPLANES

hydroplanes

noun

plural of hydroplane

as in yachts

a boat that is designed to skim over the surface of water at very high speeds The lake hosts a race featuring hydroplanes every year.

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Recent Examples of hydroplanes When a vehicle hydroplanes, its movement is no longer controlled by the friction of tires and the road or steering wheel movement. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

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The Herald had previously reported on Rodriguez Castro’s penchant for a luxurious lifestyle filled with yachts, VIP parties and designer goods.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
As with most modern foiling yachts, the Hypersail is fitted with foils that can be adjusted in real time to match conditions.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026

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Prime Video’s The Boys also will be looking to add more hardware for its fifth and final season with five nominations in crafts category and stunts.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Decorate with a mix of summer and Halloween touches, throw a costume party, host a horror movie marathon or try some Summerween crafts.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

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French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the French Navy’s mine countermeasure and escort vessels will remain in the region.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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When Paul Revere came to Portsmouth with news that the British were headed toward the fort, Cheswill rode to Exeter to help spread the news and build rafts to defend Portsmouth Harbor.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026
Bring your innertubes and rafts or borrow some and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026

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