as in speedboat
a boat equipped with a motor
motorboats are banned on the lake because they are a hazard to swimmers
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Francine Kiefer/The Christian Science Monitor About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Francine Kiefer/The Christian Science Monitor About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Theirs turned out to be a small motorboat that would take them across the bay.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
In addition to whiskey, the first phase called for 50% tariffs on motorboats and motorcycles from the US.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Francine Kiefer/The Christian Science Monitor About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
Theirs turned out to be a small motorboat that would take them across the bay.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
In addition to whiskey, the first phase called for 50% tariffs on motorboats and motorcycles from the US.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motorboat
Noun
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Months after a Hialeah woman was killed when a speedboat crash ejected six people, a Miami Beach man captaining the craft was charged Friday with her death, authorities say.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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The counter and tables are crafted from the rich mahogany that’s synonymous with Rivas, while the seating evokes the upholstery on the legendary speedboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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California officials have identified the eight victims who died after a powerboat capsized on Lake Tahoe over the weekend.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Just keep in mind that renting a powerboat isn’t the best way to explore deep in the park, as powerboat rentals are only allowed in Coot Bay and Whitewater Bay.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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Launched in December 2024 by Mekong Kingdoms, this 13-suite wooden cruiser offers a deeply relaxing way to experience life along the Mekong between Luang Prabang and Vientiane.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Then there’s the ship’s fleet of shiny new bikes (and helmets) for cruisers who want to explore ports on their own.—
Sherri Eisenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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“Motorboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motorboat. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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