as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Recent Examples of watercraft
While Trader and another man waited by the gate, two women boarded Abzal’s yacht and took photos of themselves on the watercraft, posting them on the social media platform Snapchat.
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Find pontoons, bowriders, surf boats, wakeboards, personal watercraft and more, plus a marine retail display.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
The watercraft will be priced at of €39,990, or around $47,000, which is more than double the price of the Vinga Ultimate.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out into inflatable lounge wares, including on-water hammocks, portable furniture and, now, sunshades.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
Find pontoons, bowriders, surf boats, wakeboards, personal watercraft and more, plus a marine retail display.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
The watercraft will be priced at of €39,990, or around $47,000, which is more than double the price of the Vinga Ultimate.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
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Similar to what was depicted in Love Story, his former assistant RoseMarie Terenzio revealed that Kennedy took Bessette out on a fishing boat to pop the question.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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After 10 or 15 years, these CVT cars may become worthless boat anchors, while their gear transmission cousins are still in the prime of life.—
Ed Sokalski,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The strait has already been effectively closed since the conflict commenced on Saturday, with shipping companies unwilling to risk vessels in a war zone.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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Iran has been threatening vessels approaching the Strait of Hormuz and is believed to have launched multiple attacks.—
DAVID McHUGH,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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In 2020, Kathleen’s daughter Maeve and grandson Gideon died in a canoe accident.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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During Spring Break, the Heard will host nature story time, a bird walk and a wetland canoe trail.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Highlights range from nature journaling and birding for beginners courses to birding by kayak.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, the yacht can be customized, with a series of options tailored to the owner’s preferences.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Besides fewer people on board, the luxury yachts are small, which is beneficial not only for the onboard experience (hello, getting to know other people really well), but also for the more unique ports of call, thanks to the ship’s size.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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