longboats

Definition of longboatsnext
plural of longboat

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Noun
  • Cable-cutters can also stream the event live online through a variety of Live TV streamers with access to CBS, such as DirecTV, Sling TV and Hulu+ Live TV.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
  • The mission covered about 1,000 square miles using multiple aircraft, cutters and small boats over a 24-hour period.
    Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Even before the expedition reached land, Islanders had gone out to the ships, paddling canoes or reed bundles, or just swimming, unafraid and unarmed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Reunited with the men, the family crosses the Mekong in canoes to refugee camps in Thailand on a dark and rainy night.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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“Longboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longboats. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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