as in schooner
a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure
a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it
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Recent Examples of yacht
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, famous friends Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson were spotted yachting together on July 1.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The Lopez-Martins’ new digs stretch across 225 feet of pristine shoreline, open views over the water, and plenty of space to park the yacht.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Across time in Tuscany and yachting around the Greek islands, Kylie experimented with the skirt over trousers trend, and got back to the L.A. heat in an easy, breezy Miu Miu mini-dress.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025
Earlier this month, famous friends Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson were spotted yachting together on July 1.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
In June, a yacht with 12 activists on board, including Thunberg, was intercepted off the coast of Gaza.
—Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The Lopez-Martins’ new digs stretch across 225 feet of pristine shoreline, open views over the water, and plenty of space to park the yacht.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
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The same year the Earl of Chatham was discovered in Scotland, a storm in Massachusetts exposed a wrecked schooner from 1909, another on North Carolina’s Outer Banks’s revealed the remains of a boat from 1919 and storms in Maine resurfaced yet another 18th century vessel on a beach.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Aug. 2025
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The source is a wooden schooner named the James R. Bentley that's been sitting in Lake Huron for nearly 150 years.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Without that deal, the local boating company has had to scale back its service and move its dock farther down the Ohio River.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy swimming, boating from the marina, fishing, numerous hiking trails and camping facilities.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Since 1972, The Marine Mammal Protection Act has served as a buffer against this cacophony, giving regulators tools to limit harm and protect species from deadly entanglements, vessel strikes, and industrial noise.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Designed for just 20 guests across 12 opulent suites (including two dedicated solo cabins), the vessel offers an unprecedented blend of privacy, comfort and adventure.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 142 drones into the country overnight into Monday morning, of which around 100 were Shahed strike drones and the rest decoy craft.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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