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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umiaks
Noun
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Right then, with both canoes in plain sight, a moose showed up at the edge of the alders across the lake.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026 -
There are also locations to rent snowshoes and canoes, and places to swim, picnic and ride a boat.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Bring sleeping bags, air mattresses, and pool rafts out as the seating and enjoy the show (with popcorn of course).—
Parents,
Parents,
11 June 2026
Noun
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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
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With the right wind, the little skiffs skate across the ice, reaching top speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour.—
Francesca Krempa,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Her early work was largely focused on television, with gigs on Phyllis and All in the Family in the '70s, The Jeffersons and Checking In in the '80s, and Emmy-nominated turns on The Famous Teddy Z in 1989 and The John Larroquette Show in the '90s.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The ruse helped secure them more gigs, and Milo Greene was soon adopted as the band's moniker.—
Amy Mackelden,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.—
David Greig
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This largely undeveloped swath of land is a great place to comb the sand for shark teeth and shells, while keeping a lookout for dolphins and pelicans.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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These shells broke before they could be hatched and the species' population plummeted.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Umiaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umiaks. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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