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Recent Examples of paddling
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
In these destinations, boating, fishing, and paddling are top priorities—and there’s almost always a strong sense of community and a collection of bait shops, diners, ice cream stands, and marinas.
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Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
In response, the paddlers near the front of the canoe momentarily pause their paddling and squeal as the sea lion splashes them.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Escape to Shawnee National Forest for a serene cabin weekend of hiking, paddling, and wineries.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Gabrielle Gillette,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Calm on the surface, paddling like hell underneath.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Kayak Through Mangroves and Clear Water The Lower Keys are made for paddling.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The video shows the bear paddling across the lake, which is a popular place for fishing and kayaking.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Start your paddling journey at Cuyahoga Valley Adventures in Akron or explore the end of the river in Cleveland with Great Lakes Watersports.
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Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Goose Creek State Park is one of the best places to see the area’s ecosystems, including the cypress swamp, accessible on a boardwalk trail or by paddling through.
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Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
That’s why Mayor Karen Bass is paddling furiously, trying to keep her political career afloat.
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Steve Lopez
columnist
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
Open paddling and beach use are available for the duration of the event.
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Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
In these destinations, boating, fishing, and paddling are top priorities—and there’s almost always a strong sense of community and a collection of bait shops, diners, ice cream stands, and marinas.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Prepare to be dazzled by the destination's stunningly clear waters, which are great for boating, swimming, or paddling; alternatively, post up by one of the pristine beaches.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
In response, the paddlers near the front of the canoe momentarily pause their paddling and squeal as the sea lion splashes them.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Escape to Shawnee National Forest for a serene cabin weekend of hiking, paddling, and wineries.
—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
Throughout the afternoon, coaches offered free lessons on the sand to help people who were unfamiliar with paddling out learn what to expect, as well as one-on-one buddies for people in the water.
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Gabrielle Gillette,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Calm on the surface, paddling like hell underneath.
—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Kayak Through Mangroves and Clear Water The Lower Keys are made for paddling.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
The video shows the bear paddling across the lake, which is a popular place for fishing and kayaking.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Start your paddling journey at Cuyahoga Valley Adventures in Akron or explore the end of the river in Cleveland with Great Lakes Watersports.
—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Today the designation of waterman or -woman is bestowed upon ocean connoisseurs who excel at paddling, free diving, surfing, and navigation, and big-wave athlete Kai Lenny is one of those carrying on this legacy.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Goose Creek State Park is one of the best places to see the area’s ecosystems, including the cypress swamp, accessible on a boardwalk trail or by paddling through.
—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
That’s why Mayor Karen Bass is paddling furiously, trying to keep her political career afloat.
—
Steve Lopez
columnist
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddling
Noun
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In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream (with mascarpone or other ingredients, if called for) with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
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The whipping and snapping of a windsock may also spook them.
Verb
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Michael Aiden Vargas, 18, of Crestview was kayaking in the Blackwater River when he was struck by lightning and fell from his kayak around noon on May 31, WKRG, Wiregrass Daily News and Fox 10 TV reported, citing the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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Canada’s 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in its second FIFA World Cup match would’ve been perfect on Thursday afternoon if not for an injury to Ismaël Koné that can only be described as horrifying.
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Despite Norway being eliminated after the group stage, Haaland was the tournament’s top scorer – with all nine of his goals coming in a 12-0 thrashing of Honduras.
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And also, tens of thousands of Norwegians were rowing in mesmerizing unison.
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According to Emilia, Esteban turned up drunk and high and started rowing vociferously with other spectators.
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Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster is apologizing after lashing out at a critic.
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Hurricane Fiona pummeled Puerto Rico in September 2022 as a Category 1 storm, lashing once more a power grid that hadn’t been rebuilt from Hurricane Maria.
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In October 2008, Greenspan underwent an hourslong public flogging on Capitol Hill from lawmakers who once hung on every word the former Fed chairman had to say.
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Aikens has a modest staff, including a host and a house dom, a professional dominant who performs demonstrations such as flogging and wax play for the 30-and-over crowd.
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Both Ghana and England will walk away with a point after Ghana managed to hold off England in a heart-pounding final few minutes of stoppage time.
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Each time, my heart would start pounding.
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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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