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Recent Examples of Synonyms for johnboats
Noun
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The dwelling is technically two structures, which are connected by a rope bridge, and guests making their way down to the water can enjoy complimentary access to canoes and kayaks.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Beside the dock lay dozens of canoes owned by the East Bay Regional Park District, which proponents of the new park hope will be utilized more when construction is completed.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the impeccable service, fine dining, and luxury accommodations, one constant was our daily sightings of pink dolphins that would play around the boat and our skiffs during our four-night sailing.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From hovering inflatables that double as rafts, to multi-story tree stacks, to in-air winter lodges, Tentsile has developed what might be the world's most singular lineup of hanging tents.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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Theron races through the forest and rafts through the rapids while Egerton follows her into caves and down the side of a cliff.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plenty of struggling actors found other gigs to pay the rent—sometimes for years—before landing a breakthrough role.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Teaching/tutoring gigs For those who love helping others learn and have a skill to share, platforms like Outschool, Lessonface and Wyzant can turn your knowledge into side income.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.—
David Greig
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Johnboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/johnboats. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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