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as in vessels
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
paddling the little boat across the lake is great exercise, but tiring
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as in ships
a large craft for travel by water
you'll have to take a passenger boat to get to the island
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as in sails
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 boats
Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
For the less adventurous, glass-bottom boats also offer a view of the undersea installation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
From there, our route took us underneath the Hoan toward the Pierhead Lighthouse, just in time to catch the final boats coming in for the evening.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Suddenly one of the racing boats started to take off into the air!
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Tour boats and luxury yachts are constantly cruising beneath the city’s bridges.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Whale-watching boats have been lucky.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Aliée Istanbul All of the hotels bordering the Bosphorus have an impressive view of the boats weaving through the river’s currents and the Asian half of Istanbul on the other side.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The 2000s brought works centered around cars and boats, subjects of lifelong fascination for Grosvenor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Sep. 2025
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
—Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
For the less adventurous, glass-bottom boats also offer a view of the undersea installation.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 19 Sep. 2025
From there, our route took us underneath the Hoan toward the Pierhead Lighthouse, just in time to catch the final boats coming in for the evening.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Suddenly one of the racing boats started to take off into the air!
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Tour boats and luxury yachts are constantly cruising beneath the city’s bridges.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Whale-watching boats have been lucky.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Aliée Istanbul All of the hotels bordering the Bosphorus have an impressive view of the boats weaving through the river’s currents and the Asian half of Istanbul on the other side.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The 2000s brought works centered around cars and boats, subjects of lifelong fascination for Grosvenor.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Kennebunkport, Maine Lobster boats bob in the waves and beachcombers search for shells.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boats
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At a time when cheap drones have become a severe threat to expensive naval vessels, military researchers in China are making efforts to develop a robust, multilayered defense architecture.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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Exceptions will be made for voyages shorter than 2,000 nautical miles and vessels with a smaller than 4,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) carrying capacity.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Carnival values include ensuring safe and secure operations, embracing diversity and inclusivity, showing trust and respect for each other, ships and the environment, and a positive attitude, its site says.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Over the years in the Straits of Mackinac, ships' anchors have struck the pipeline, sections have needed additional support, and protective coating has been damaged or worn away.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 1962, for example, the brand launched the Delfino series, creating what would become the common practice of incorporating top-deck sun lounges and ensuite showers into modern yachts.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mirage ferries Noah to the Autobots' rendezvous point, much to Optimus Prime's dismay.—
Rendy Jones August 27,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some experiences, like sports demonstrations, bingo games (a massively popular community activity), and concerts, are intended for larger groups; others, such as making traditional crafts and taking storytelling hikes, are more intimate outings.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tandy’s son, Charles, came up with the idea of branching out into the leather crafts business.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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This became apparent after our group popped the floor of one of our rafts, which later resulted in multiple pins.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boats. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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