as in motorboat
a boat equipped with a motor
speedboats leaving wakes that cause damage to docked vessels and the shoreline
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Recent Examples of speedboat
Nevertheless, the vessel in the picture does not fit the definition of a speedboat, which typically have multiple higher-horsepower engines.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Four others on the speedboat died, Cuban officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Six others on the speedboat were apparently wounded and are now detained.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, a speedboat approached within one nautical mile northeast of El Pino channel, to the north of the town of Corralillo in the province of Villa Clara.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Four others on the speedboat died, Cuban officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Six others on the speedboat were apparently wounded and are now detained.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, a speedboat approached within one nautical mile northeast of El Pino channel, to the north of the town of Corralillo in the province of Villa Clara.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedboat
Noun
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At Lake Natoma, home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, motorboats are more restricted, so sports like rowing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing proliferate.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Pacific Historic Parks, McMeans was in a motorboat helping other sailors get to shore when that boat was struck by a bomb.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Vanquish Volante serves as an ultra high end, open air, 2 door cruiser for drivers who prioritize prestige and driving engagement with an extra $750,000 to buy the best that Aston Martin has to offer.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both officers got out of their cruiser and returned fire at the man, the DA said.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some powerboat rentals will operate from a dock farther east, with shuttles taking customers out.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of the premier private island resorts in the Caribbean, Fowl Cay Resort has plush villa accommodations and offers a hassle-free all-inclusive experience, private powerboat included.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Speedboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedboat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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