Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rafted
Verb
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Koepka is eligible to play in all four majors this year, even if he is suspended by the PGA, because of his 2023 win at Oak Hill.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Fourteen players were suspended last year for positive tests, including two under the major league program.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Nets went cold again as Kawhi Leonard heated up and Harden kept rolling, and the lead ballooned back to 16 in a hurry.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The point spread, which opened at Eagles minus-3 when the game was determined last Sunday, has ballooned to Eagles minus-6 as of Friday afternoon, according to Draft Kings.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whenever the president floated some bizarre policy idea, issued a new threat, or told a brazen lie about the state of the economy, Hassett would be one of the first people on cable news justifying it.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The secretary of state did not answer questions about the use of military force to acquire the territory, which has been floated as an option by the White House.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prior to March 2020, guests at La Selva swam in the lagoon.—
Noah Lederman,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2026
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Bills defensive tackle Deone Walker swam past Eagles center Cam Jurgens to help force a 2-yard loss.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Guard Deja Jones started, but her recent struggles continued and head coach Zenarae Antoine pulled her quickly after a bad transition pass sailed over the head of forward Taleiyah Gibbs.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the rookie’s kick sailed wide right just as time expired, sending the Steelers into the playoffs and ending the Ravens’ season on a heartbreaking note.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His blonde-colored mane rested on the hood of his black sweatshirt while his black skates with fat red laces dangled in the air.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As someone dangled their keys in front of her and dragged them along the floor, Tibby instantly leapt forward and chased after the keys at pace using her new wheels.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Whether Moore’s strands are banged, bobbed, buzzed, permed or waved, she will always be known for her long, jet-black hair.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Above the crowd, posters still bobbed.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Rafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rafted. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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