as in sailing
to travel on water in a vessel
boated to the picnic site on an island in the bay
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Recent Examples of boating
However, snow sports do not bring a large amount of money to the state’s economy compared to other outdoor activities like boating, RVing and hunting.
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Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the fun doesn’t end when the mercury rises; Pokagon and neighboring Trine State Recreation Area offer more than 10 miles of hiking trails as well as swimming, fishing, and boating at Lake James and Snow Lake.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The city is home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a site used for hiking the Bison Pasture Trail and the Travertine Creek Trail to Pavilion Springs, as well as fishing and boating at Veterans Lake.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Chuck Best later died in a boating accident, and Lou Ann Best has since used the show circuit as an opportunity to deliver a water-safety message, emphasizing the importance of learning how to swim, listening to the lifeguard and wearing a life vest when boating.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coral Gables man operating the boat that ran over and killed a 15-year-old girl wakeboarding behind a yacht in Biscayne Bay pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless-boating charges Monday in a Miami-Dade County court.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Venus and Preti were first linked in July 2024 when they were seen boating in Nerano, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In 2028, the port will host six boating and sailing events during the Summer Olympic Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
But the fun doesn’t end when the mercury rises; Pokagon and neighboring Trine State Recreation Area offer more than 10 miles of hiking trails as well as swimming, fishing, and boating at Lake James and Snow Lake.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The city is home to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a site used for hiking the Bison Pasture Trail and the Travertine Creek Trail to Pavilion Springs, as well as fishing and boating at Veterans Lake.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Chuck Best later died in a boating accident, and Lou Ann Best has since used the show circuit as an opportunity to deliver a water-safety message, emphasizing the importance of learning how to swim, listening to the lifeguard and wearing a life vest when boating.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
Between wading or boating into choppy surf, baking in the hot sun, and getting doused in salty spray, the elements are brutal on the human body and the gear meant to withstand them.
—Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026
The Coral Gables man operating the boat that ran over and killed a 15-year-old girl wakeboarding behind a yacht in Biscayne Bay pleaded guilty to misdemeanor careless-boating charges Monday in a Miami-Dade County court.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Venus and Preti were first linked in July 2024 when they were seen boating in Nerano, Italy, along the Amalfi Coast.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boating
sailing
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And oh, yeah, Richard (my host at the Monaco Grand Prix and owner of the company), his wife Ali Hadida and their two-year-old son Harry are sailing in Oyster World Rally aboard their Oyster 885 Lush as well.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the best part about sailing with Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the two-for-one all-inclusive fares, which may include round-trip airfare, a pre-cruise hotel stay, and unlimited shore excursions—along with alcohol, food, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and transfers.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Boating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boating. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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