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Recent Examples of rowboat
Next comes Emergency Medical Services in a rowboat.
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Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
After an hour, a fisherman in a rowboat picked up the three Americans.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Crossing the Pacific Ocean is a daunting task by any measure, but imagine doing it in a rowboat, completely unsupported.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025
About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
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Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
After an hour, a fisherman in a rowboat picked up the three Americans.
—Brad Schmitt, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Crossing the Pacific Ocean is a daunting task by any measure, but imagine doing it in a rowboat, completely unsupported.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025
About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowboat
Noun
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The group is working to increase access for canoes and kayaks on the creek, including into Indiana Dunes National Park.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The canoe slalom and kayak cross are scheduled for venues in Oklahoma City.—
Lorraine Ali
News,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Without power on their dinghy, Brian Hooker attempted to paddle to shore and the little boat eventually drifted away, hours later washing ashore near Marsh Harbour, according to his account shared by police.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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This screenshot, taken by Brian Hooker of Navionics and obtained by CBS News, purportedly shows the route his dinghy took the night his wife Lynette disappeared in the Bahamas.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stephanie Jocis observes a skiff carrying a missing family in the waters of Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, during the early hours of April 6, 2026.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Before the astronauts can exit the capsule, divers will install an inflatable raft, called a front porch, under Orion's side hatch.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rent a canoe or kayak and bask in the blissful quiet of the wilderness.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Learn to surf with lessons from McKevlin’s Surf Shop, or get up close and personal with the Morris Island Lighthouse via a kayak tour.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests also have access to a community pool and clubhouse, plus practical perks like an EV charger and dockside pontoon rentals.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Or head out on the river on your own with a pontoon from Stillwater Boat Rentals or Ole Sawmill Marina.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch paddleboats race across the Tidal Basin, cheer on your March Madness favorites, attend a film festival or explore Georgetown’s art galleries.—
Adele Chapin,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nelson plays the song on a paddleboat as Peacemaker and Harcourt have a moment.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Colorful traditional wooden outrigger canoes called pirogues line the beach where men spend hours mending their nets.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Rowboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowboat. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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