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Recent Examples of kayak
Ben Coxworth
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
At Newport Sea Base, campers can kayak, paddleboard, sail, fish, and participate in marine science labs.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Once there, visitors can swim, fish, kayak through salt marshes or just stretch out on one of the state’s most beautiful, uncrowded beaches.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Once that frame is folded out into shape, the kayak's waterproof skin is pulled tight around it, then zipped up across the top.
—Ben Coxworth
march 25, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
At Newport Sea Base, campers can kayak, paddleboard, sail, fish, and participate in marine science labs.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Participants can kayak in waters typically closed to boating and help preserve the lagoon habitat by removing trash.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2025
Once there, visitors can swim, fish, kayak through salt marshes or just stretch out on one of the state’s most beautiful, uncrowded beaches.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayak
Noun
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The group is working to increase access for canoes and kayaks on the creek, including into Indiana Dunes National Park.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The canoe slalom and kayak cross are scheduled for venues in Oklahoma City.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nineteen people were found dead and 58 rescued alive by the Italian coast guard, which intercepted a dinghy filled with migrants that was in distress about 80 nautical miles from the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Tuesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Officials say the crash happened last Wednesday night while Veglia and his 14-year-old son were on an inflatable dinghy near Indian Creek and Biscayne Pointe.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Before the astronauts can exit the capsule, divers will install an inflatable raft, called a front porch, under Orion's side hatch.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stephanie Jocis observes a skiff carrying a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, during the early hours of April 6, 2026.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Other unmissable experiences include taking a wooden rowboat into the Blue Grotto and riding the seggiovia (an open-air chairlift for one) to Monte Salario.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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On their third anniversary, Irvi proposed in a rowboat in Central Park.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests also have access to a community pool and clubhouse, plus practical perks like an EV charger and dockside pontoon rentals.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Or head out on the river on your own with a pontoon from Stillwater Boat Rentals or Ole Sawmill Marina.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Sheriff’s Office said investigators determined the 25-foot DCB Performance Marine Mach 26 catamaran was traveling upstream on the Colorado at a high speed at the time of the crash.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The partnership centers on the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix (May 9-10) and the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31), with BTA branding on the team’s F50 catamaran plus destination content across digital platforms, and prominence during race-week events.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch paddleboats race across the Tidal Basin, cheer on your March Madness favorites, attend a film festival or explore Georgetown’s art galleries.—
Adele Chapin,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nelson plays the song on a paddleboat as Peacemaker and Harcourt have a moment.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Kayak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayak. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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