Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rafted
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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Within two weeks, I was suspended for fighting.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Net losses ballooned to $298 million from $21 million due mainly to non-cash charges associated with a key refinancing in July.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The renter population in the country has ballooned to a record 46 million as many cannot afford to buy a property of their own, and borrowing costs continue keeping them at bay.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This isn't the first time a tariff revenue check to the American people has been floated.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Trump has frequently floated the idea of tariff rebate checks.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some people even swam across the mile-wide river, or walked across its ice in winter, believing that freedom and opportunity awaited them on the other side.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Stewart eventually swam to shore and walked to the Deer Park Life Saving Station.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Osumi Strait transit also indicates that the Kaiyangxing sailed around three of Japan's four main islands—Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu—excluding Hokkaido.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was challenged by former Council Member Lisa Sanchez and Lynn Bradescu, but Hallyburton sailed to victory, garnering more than 70% of the vote.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Nov. 2025
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The gems dangled from Fox's lace-up bodice, which featured scarlet boning and a sweetheart neckline.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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His arm dangled at his side as Denegal headed for the treatment tent on the SDSU sideline.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stone’s bobbed hair, styled often by Mara Roszak, was slightly pulled back, with sections of her auburn hair to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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The voice bobbed and weaved like a cornered boxer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Rafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rafted. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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