yachts 1 of 2

plural of yacht

yachts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of yacht

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of yachts
Noun
The Herald had previously detailed how millions of the soccer body’s revenues were spent by TourProdEnter on charters of luxury jets and yachts, motorsport firms and a company that provides services for thoroughbred horses. Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Renamed Sea Cloud in 1935, that original vessel is one of three sail- and motor-yachts now operated by the cruise line. Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 The yachts are distinguished by a new sculptural hull form featuring an intersection of creases that create a subtle triangle motif reminiscent of the delta symbol. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Kelce would take the women on dates to concerts, on yachts and on private jets. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Standing near yachts, Mercedes Moné boasts about winning the Owen Hart Cup for the second consecutive year. Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Leading up to Sunday, July 4, 1976, more than 100 large sailing ships, including 16 square-riggers, came into the harbor en masse — and on the day itself, they were joined by perhaps 5,000 small craft, from tiny catamarans to good-size yachts. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Prosecutors say Guo raised over $1 billion through bogus ventures, funding a lavish life of luxury apartments, yachts, race cars and designer goods. Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Beat the resale algorithm After searching for World Cup tickets, suddenly every ad online and on social media was trying to sell me luxury yachts, private travel experiences, and things made from Italian leather. Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yachts
Noun
  • French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the French Navy’s mine countermeasure and escort vessels will remain in the region.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
    Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
    Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Families already had a lot to like about this Mexican Caribbean resort, including oceanfront guest rooms, multiple pools, and daily programming for children with activities like crafts, piñata making, and cookie decorating.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Tom Cruise is known to be a student of film, the rare movie star who likes to speak at length about camera lenses and the crafts behind filmmaking.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • The sweeping vistas of the water, often dotted with lobster boats and sailboats, are among the area’s most memorable.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

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“Yachts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yachts. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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