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Recent Examples of riverboat
American author Mark Twain certainly enjoyed his former profession as a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi in the late 1850s and early 1860s.
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Babu immediately fell into the flow, picking a nap chair in the bow and inquiring about the riverboat’s construction.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Belmond plans to launch the elegant riverboat in Burgundy, France, in late summer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
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René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Tapping into the city's riverboat gambling history at on-land casinos and attending annual festivals celebrating literature, film, and music are also big draws.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Babu immediately fell into the flow, picking a nap chair in the bow and inquiring about the riverboat’s construction.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Belmond plans to launch the elegant riverboat in Burgundy, France, in late summer.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riverboat
Noun
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Jack Pearson, Compass, (516) 457-7111 Port Washington Docked on Manhasset Bay, this 1986 houseboat is near Bat Walk Park and shops and dining in the town’s center.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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The Cora Houseboat offers guests the chance to spend the night anchored to the White Barn’s private dock in a bespoke 512-square-foot houseboat, complete with a rooftop sundeck.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Combining sustainability with another niche – powerboat motorsport – could have been a recipe for disaster.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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Anyone who prefers a slower pace will enjoy renting a pontoon boat, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Expect days to be filled with activities like standup paddle boarding, pontoon boat cruises, and waterfront dining.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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That cruiser then hit one of the troopers who was standing outside near the trailer.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In one Facebook group, a cruiser argued that companies should be more upfront about the full cost of a trip.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The early whiskey makers in Kentucky were the first to barrel and ship their whiskey on flatboats down to New Orleans.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve 1788, settlers hopped into flatboats at Limestone (Maysville, Kentucky) and traveled for four days down the icy Ohio River to establish Losantiville, later called Cincinnati.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2024
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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On high-water days, tourists board a rowboat ferry for the two-minute trip.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Check out Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro for kayaks, tubes, canoes, and nearby river access.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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“Riverboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverboat. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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