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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longboats
Noun
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Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025 -
When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this Italian variation on chicken noodle soup, tender sautéed vegetables, chicken, and gnocchi simmer in a creamy chicken broth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Applebee's is offering a free entrée from a special menu (classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders, double crunch shrimp, Fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three‑cheese chicken penne) to active and retired military service members.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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No death-defying rapids here on this lazy, looping stretch easily paddled by families in canoes.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The couple and their family are shown on surfboards, motorboats, and kayaks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Longboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longboats. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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