as in ton
a considerable amount
a boatload of publicity for the new handheld devices
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Recent Examples of boatload
By Cathy Thomas | Correspondent Recipe: This is the best way to make a Wedge Salad
In my opinion, a wedge salad should have a boatload of tasty garnishes.
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Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
And Andromache, when Troy falls, when boatloads of enslaved women are shipped back to Greece, will be one of the many to come.
—Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner (taking place July 8 to 11), meaning a boatload of Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun is about to drop its anchor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
Stay in an oceanfront cottage, book a paddleboard tour, and eat a boatload of whatever is fresh at seafood shacks like Sam & Omie’s, which has been around since 1937.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 2 July 2025
And Andromache, when Troy falls, when boatloads of enslaved women are shipped back to Greece, will be one of the many to come.
—Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner (taking place July 8 to 11), meaning a boatload of Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun is about to drop its anchor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2025
Stay in an oceanfront cottage, book a paddleboard tour, and eat a boatload of whatever is fresh at seafood shacks like Sam & Omie’s, which has been around since 1937.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boatload
Noun
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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An ideal tennis bag for players who need to carry a ton of gear or like to tote the entire family’s worth of rackets, the Wilson Shift Super Tour 9 is a great option.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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High Noon's Beach Variety packs that have different lot codes than those listed in the recall are safe to consume.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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High Noon Beach Variety packs with different lot codes than those that are part of the recall are safe to consume, the company added.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Until that changes, a large chunk will continue to seek their soccer elsewhere.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Shinola hotel, music venue replaces CSX building Across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a pile of dirt represents an exciting new life coming to the east end of Georgia Street.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Trim shrubbery back and up off the ground; remove or relocate wood piles; seal up entrances beneath decks and outbuildings; close off openings into your home’s crawlspace and attic.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
28 July 2025
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Saliba and Bukayo Saka, whose deals both expire in 2027, will be next on the list.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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The company recently courted favor with President Donald Trump by agreeing to donate millions toward his future presidential library while in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that required, and subsequently received, approval from the Trump administration.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Boatload.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boatload. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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