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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifeboats
Noun
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Cable-cutters can tune into the performance through a variety of Live TV streamers with access to NBC such as DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV (in select markets).—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats searched 1,047 square miles over 24 hours, finding debris near the location where the EPIRB was activated, along with one body and an unoccupied life raft that had been deployed.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Or the ricotta-chocolate crostata, whose tender crust cradles a light and gently set filling of ricotta streaked with chocolate, sort of like a stracciatella pie.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cook about 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Afternoons are made for fresh piña coladas, languid sun worshipping, and offshore adventures on motorboats fully stocked with snorkels, fins, and local beer.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Hotels and guesthouses favor low-impact practices, including solar and wind power, and motorboats are restricted, leaving you free to sail, kayak, or paddleboard in peaceful contemplation.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And fire ants use their waxy, water-repellent coating and textured exoskeletons to trap air; during floods, thousands cling together to make buoyant, living rafts that can survive 12 days and possibly longer.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
3 Feb. 2026
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They can be linked together to form rafts or floating platforms.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gains were led by Uriage, which continued to deliver a double-digit performance driven by the strength of its hero franchises Xemose and Age Absolu, and supported by launches, such as Bariésun Invisible stick SPF 50+ and Roséliane serum.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today, Qureshi is arguably the public face of Dragonfly, thanks to his role on the popular Chopping Block podcast—the crypto version of All-In—and viral posts on Crypto Twitter about the failure of Web3 gaming or the efficacy of blockchain launches.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Lifeboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifeboats. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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