as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
As the ditzy Rose Nylund, White not only earned a boatload of laughs but also widespread critical acclaim.
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Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
The valuation is certainly interesting, but that doesn't always matter to those who just made a boatload of money in a short period.
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Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
But dealing a boatload of picks and players for Rudy Gobert in 2022 has largely worked out.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.
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Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for boatload
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
The valuation is certainly interesting, but that doesn't always matter to those who just made a boatload of money in a short period.
—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
But dealing a boatload of picks and players for Rudy Gobert in 2022 has largely worked out.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.
—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for boatload
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
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Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
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It is designed to place nearly a half-ton of payload mass into low-Earth orbit.
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
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The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
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An early-stage plan for roughly 280 apartments, including affordable units, and more than a dozen retail shops was recently unveiled in documents filed with the city, which were obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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The Supreme Court has released a slew of opinions to mark the end of its current term, and one of them could prove to be a landmark case for personal protections.
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What is clear is that Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kelce have donated $26 million to a slew of charities across the nation just ahead of their nuptials and America’s 250th birthday.
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Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.
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And the hottest of the bunch, the green, is a fiery combination of both jalapeños and green habaneros.
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The Murdochs kept Fox Sports, the Fox broadcast network, TV stations, Fox News Channel and the studio lot.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County cast stops for a pic at the season 20 premiere party on June 30 at the Universal Studios lot in California.
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Add oak chunks in a smoker box or foil packet with ventilation holes.
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Instead of a monthly check, every American would be given an account containing a chunk of equity invested in a broad portfolio.
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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.
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Now, the 76ers have some hope, as the franchise on Wednesday agreed to a deal for Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and other news reports.
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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