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
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Prior to launching the line, Bella Hadid was photographed June 1 eating the frozen dessert while relaxing on a yacht off the coast of Cannes.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
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Paul Croughton,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The money funded multiple trips, including a yacht for a Mediterranean cruise and a private jet to travel to Las Vegas, prosecutors said.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Prior to launching the line, Bella Hadid was photographed June 1 eating the frozen dessert while relaxing on a yacht off the coast of Cannes.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Verb
But there are some plus sides, such as the bunker’s inhabitants still being able to dance to yacht rock.
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
And the connection with sports—specifically yachting, horseback riding, skiing, and golf—is integral to how the brand positions itself.
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Paul Croughton,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
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This burgeoning category received a further boost when one Paul Sperry slipped on the deck of his schooner, inspiring the American sailor to look for an alternate form of traction.
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When the perilous search for the Northwest Passage sparked a wave of popular interest in the Arctic, Church set off by schooner in search of icebergs.
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From boating and hiking in the summer to ice fishing and snowshoeing in winter, there's fun to be had on land and water throughout the entire year.
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The fire department said the eight other people in the boating party returned in the last two boats that had remained upright.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6.
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Teens can enjoy the Teens' Club, while younger kids (ages four to 12) have their own space for arts, crafts, and games.
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The move two blocks east to Sixth Avenue took Beren from a casual takeout grill to a full-service restaurant with craft cocktails.
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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