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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolly boats
Noun
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Box cutters, pocketknives, Swiss Army knives, and utility knives can cause a hold-up at security checkpoints, and you won’t be allowed to take them on the plane in your carry-on.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The vessel is the only active Coast Guard unit in Orange County and is one of seven cutters that operate in the Coast Guard’s Southern California fleet.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs also work (if using thighs, increase the cook time on the second side to about 5 minutes when searing).—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The lobster bisque was a great way to kick off, and the Wagyu beef was a worthwhile $30 upgrade with an extremely tender cut.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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The yacht has even been nominated as a a finalist in two awards at the 2026 BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, taking place in February, offering the opportunity to catch one of the year’s most exciting events on one of the most exciting yacht launches of the last 12 months.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And even SpaceX, which is famously prolific and technically adept in launching people and satellites safely, has had a few hiccups — a tiny handful of Falcon 9 rocket launches or landings have failed over the past decade, requiring investigations that briefly grounded the fleet.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Jolly boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolly%20boats. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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