oared

Definition of oarednext
past tense of oar
as in rowed
to move a boat by means of oars since the wind had completely died, they had to oar the sailboat back to shore

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  • Coach Mike DuPont, who rowed collegiately at the University of Minnesota, started the club years earlier in part to help provide a place for his four nephews to row.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The DinghyGo takes a versatility-first approach, offering a 3-in-1 inflatable that can be sailed, rowed, or fitted with an outboard motor, with models offering capacity for up to six passengers.
    Omar Kardoudi March 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday.
    R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Oared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oared. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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