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as in riverboat
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as in trailer
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Recent Examples of houseboat
A cut above traditional houseboats, Koto’s design-forward structures strike a perfect balance between form and function.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Alexandra Fröhlich was discovered dead by relatives onboard her houseboat in the Moorfleet district of the German city, according to a statement that Hamburg Police shared with CNN.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Reserve one of the park’s many campgrounds (some drive-in, some backcountry, and many only accessible by canoe), or stay on the water in a houseboat (permit required).
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
The houseboat is safe, as is the Windmill Chapel, where weddings, christenings and memorials are held.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Alexandra Fröhlich was discovered dead by relatives onboard her houseboat in the Moorfleet district of the German city, according to a statement that Hamburg Police shared with CNN.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
Reserve one of the park’s many campgrounds (some drive-in, some backcountry, and many only accessible by canoe), or stay on the water in a houseboat (permit required).
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
The houseboat is safe, as is the Windmill Chapel, where weddings, christenings and memorials are held.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for houseboat
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Other special events include, a riverboat ride hosted by Green River Distillery, a mix and mingle at The Last Refuge, 600 E. Market St., in NuLu and a fine dining experience at Bistro Le Relais, 2817 Taylorsville Road, with former Courier Journal food critic Susan Reigler.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
16 July 2025
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Like its counterpart at Disneyland in California, Tom Sawyer Island is a old timey island amid the Rivers of America, which guests can reach by raft or circle by riverboat.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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Hence, another question that Hollywood marketers wrangle with is whether to drop a trailer timed to Comic-Con or not.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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On the Lake of the Ozarks or Missouri rivers, young people often take the helms of motorboats and jet skis.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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Open motorboats were involved in 129 of them, and included 44 injuries and 15 deaths.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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From glamping getaways and RV parks to dark-sky campgroudns perfect for stargazing, this year's Arizona winners offer something for every kind of camper.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the system works for Starlink dishes installed at homes and those in motion, like on an RV or a boat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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Never stand up in your small powerboat, canoe or similar watercraft.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
31 July 2025
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Generally in sailing, umpires attempt to follow the action on the water, positioned in a powerboat behind the race, hanging on for dear life at 80-odd kilometres an hour (50 mph) and holding up little flags to indicate penalties.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Keep scrolling to see even more farmhouse decor my Southern mom is a fan of at Wayfair.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The Italianate-style farmhouse was built in 1861 by the Peter Flanagan family with clay bricks made onsite at 106th Street and Kincaid Drive.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Their 40-foot pontoon boat tricked out with lounge seating, bar top tables, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Callaway Golf Europe staged the Harbour Challenge on July 14 in Portrush, Ireland, where Niall Horan took on a dramatic shot challenge, aiming for a floating pontoon in Portrush Harbour.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Both the Bay Bridge and Francis Scott Key Bridge are under limited restrictions, meaning no house trailers or empty box trailers are allowed to travel through, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2023
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Burglary There was a burglary to a house trailer in the 7300 block of McCormick Boulevard on Jan. 8 in which an unknown person used a pry tool to pry open a door on a mobile trailer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2023
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“Houseboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houseboat. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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