Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rafted
Verb
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Several airlines also suspended flights into Puerto Vallarta, which is several hours west of the town where El Mencho was killed in Jalisco.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Airlines suspended their flights to the region, and the US urged its nationals to shelter in place during the disorder.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The margin ballooned to 15 early before Dutcher made some halftime offensive adjustments that led to a 49-point second half.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Timberwolves started 8 of 13 from 3-point range, posted a 40-point first quarter and ballooned their lead to 17 points late in the second quarter before a lackadaisical start to the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Roughly two minutes later, Benjamin’s body floated down, too.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump also shocked the world in January with a surprise raid to capture Venezuela’s then-leader, Nicolás Maduro, and floated the idea of using force to seize Greenland.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The same article mentions that as a youth, Mundt swam at Lakeside Swim Club, 2010 Trevilian Way, a popular outdoor swimming facility in Louisville's Highland neighborhood, which has produced several Olympic swimmers.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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One swam under her boat and popped its head up right next to her.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thomas Müller hit the right post with a shot from outside the area in the 16th minute and, moments later, Brian White's shot from the center of the area sailed over the crossbar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In overtime, Megan Keller dangled around a Team Canada defender and tossed a backhand toward the net that got through Ann-Renée Desbiens’ right arm and trickled into the net for the gold medal victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The promise of the apple, dangled before us, can be juicier than the flesh.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the gray dawn, rows of bicycles bobbed at their moorings, as though lifted by ghostly hands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several giant foam fingers bobbed above the crowd.—
Martin Silva Rey,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rafted. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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