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Recent Examples of pontoon
The lower water levels were obvious as Balken led a caravan of two pontoon boats up the reservoir’s main channel on May 11.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
On the kind of warm, bright afternoon that Michigan boaters wait all year for, Malik Amine and his brother readied their family’s pontoon boat for the summer.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the lakes, or float a gentle stretch of the Ottertail River with Charlie’s Ottertail Tubing.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The nautical equipment was iffy, one aluminum fishing boat and a two-story pontoon boat that resembled a facility that firemen could train on, climbing up and down and swinging under pipes.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
On the kind of warm, bright afternoon that Michigan boaters wait all year for, Malik Amine and his brother readied their family’s pontoon boat for the summer.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the lakes, or float a gentle stretch of the Ottertail River with Charlie’s Ottertail Tubing.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The nautical equipment was iffy, one aluminum fishing boat and a two-story pontoon boat that resembled a facility that firemen could train on, climbing up and down and swinging under pipes.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pontoon
Noun
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Check out Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro for kayaks, tubes, canoes, and nearby river access.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Noun
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When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Producers like Shungu, QThree, Mike Shabb, and Elsesser himself let their legato phrases repeat ad infinitum, gently bobbing like a dinghy in agitated waters.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Noun
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What to See and Do Kayaking Rent a kayak for the absolute best views of Pictured Rocks.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
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Or, bring or rent your own kayak or paddleboard and get to the island without a seat on the ferry.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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On high-water days, tourists board a rowboat ferry for the two-minute trip.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The official float season is when concessions like raft rentals and shuttle buses are available at the Barber Park launch.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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The administration’s defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The policy applies to Disney buses and even the Sassagoula River Cruise watercraft network, which brings guests from Disney Springs to Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, and Disney's Port Orleans Resorts.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Much like the jet drives used on personal watercraft, its 90 hp waterjet propulsion produces instant acceleration, impressive speeds, and nimble handling.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Another unique addition to the outdoor space is a wooden skiff from Martha's Vineyard, which Leon says was one of his dad's favorite anecdotes to share with visitors.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Over several weeks during the summers of 2020 through 2023, our team spent many hours navigating Mosquito Lagoon in a small skiff designed for shallow depths, recording seagrass presence.—
Hannah V. Herrero,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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The big draw is the catamaran seating and the specialised cocktails but traditional Atollian food is also served here.—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Drop the kids off at Ritz Kids club and embark on the resort’s luxury sailing catamaran, the Lady Grace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Pontoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pontoon. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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