as in motorboat
a boat equipped with a motor
his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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Recent Examples of powerboat
Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Stefano died tragically in a powerboat racing accident in 1990.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
The two boats, along with a 31-foot Fountain powerboat also linked to the smuggling operation, will be forfeited to the federal government, the department said.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Stefano died tragically in a powerboat racing accident in 1990.
—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
The two boats, along with a 31-foot Fountain powerboat also linked to the smuggling operation, will be forfeited to the federal government, the department said.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for powerboat
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French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit.
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The hotel also acquired a Riva motorboat, one of 18 of its kind in the world, that ferries guests on lake cruises before returning to the Carbone Riviera dock.
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The multi-island destination is located 40 minutes away from the airport via speedboat and is connected by a walkable bridge for easy movement between the properties.
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Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.
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That cruiser then hit one of the troopers who was standing outside near the trailer.
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In one Facebook group, a cruiser argued that companies should be more upfront about the full cost of a trip.
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboat. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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