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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolly boats
Noun
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On July 22, two reflagged tankers left the United Arab Emirates headed for Kuwait under the protection of five US ships, a destroyer, two frigates and two Coast Guard cutters.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026 -
The evening donates proceeds and raffles off expensive sticks, cutters and other prizes.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lo and behold our small ship (now a Windstar vessel) arrived at the small island with ship’s passengers lining the decks as the First Officer came to pick us up in ship’s tender.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The menu also includes 6-piece nuggets (crispy or spicy) and 3-piece tenders, available separately.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As Fragrance Day approaches each March, the industry celebrates artistry, launches and consumer engagement.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The first phase of the moon base program calls for two dozen launches to the moon, including the landing, by 2028.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Jolly boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolly%20boats. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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