as in loads
a considerable amount
the babysitter had to listen to a whole raft of rules before she was allowed to even pick up the baby
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of raft
Kevin Fixler
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
Britain, which officially left the bloc in 2020, is still grappling with a raft of economic consequences.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Those in the rafting industry insist there still will be enjoyable rafting in the state this year despite the drought.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for raft
Noun
He was extradited to Sacramento County in February 2025 to face the raft of charges.
—Kevin Fixler
may 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 May 2026
Britain, which officially left the bloc in 2020, is still grappling with a raft of economic consequences.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
Verb
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the U.S. for 2026
The four-rides-in-one attraction will include a nighttime flight over the Smoky Mountains, rafting excursion through whitewater rapids, roller coaster ride around mountain peaks and boat ride across a luminescent lake.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Those in the rafting industry insist there still will be enjoyable rafting in the state this year despite the drought.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for raft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raft
Noun
-
This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
-
Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
Don’t buoy them with your body.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
-
The rookie finished with 27 points to buoy the Sky offense.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
-
Hagar was joined by a slew of friends and fellow musicians, including Belinda Carlisle, Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna, Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jerry Cantrell, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
-
At play are structural changes, a generational technology movement, and a slew of external variables, to name a few.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
The city of Boise paused a water recycling project after its price tag ballooned from $56 million to $750 million.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
-
The cost ballooned from the initial estimates of $350 million.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
-
Two men pleaded guilty Thursday to committing more than a dozen armed robberies targeting casino winners in Southern California.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
-
The Azerbaijan operation consisted of several dozen troops, including members of Israel’s special operations forces, its elite heliborne combat and rescue force, and Mossad personnel, one of the sources said.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
Verb
-
Two are modern A-frames with full-height windows that frame the bay, clawfoot tubs, and pellet stoves; one is a converted 1970s bus with a floating A-frame loft above.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
-
Based in New Orleans and Paris, Eloueini Architecture is celebrated for designing houses that fold, twist, stagger and float with a restless energy that belies the simplicity of their forms.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
-
There are tons of price target increases on Wall Street, including our own .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
-
The all-electric fleet of Waymo robotaxis prevents 530 tons of CO2 emissions with every 500,000 weekly trips, according to company estimates.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
This is staggering compared to the control fish, which only swam about 12 miles (19 kilometers).—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
-
To mark the 10-year milestone, she was joined by supporters on Friday to swim the waters off Corona del Mar where the 10-foot juvenile took a near-fatal bite into her body.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Raft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raft. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
