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Recent Examples of hovercraft
One of the vessels appears to be a hovercraft.
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 7 Dec. 2025
But a full-on assault would involve other vessels, including Landing Craft, Air Cushion hovercraft.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
The San Antonio and Fort Lauderdale both can launch hovercraft for amphibious operations.
—Amir Daftari
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Topping that list in the current catalog is a $75,000 golf cart hovercraft for skimming over fairways, bunkers and water hazards alike.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 7 Dec. 2025
But a full-on assault would involve other vessels, including Landing Craft, Air Cushion hovercraft.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
The San Antonio and Fort Lauderdale both can launch hovercraft for amphibious operations.
—Amir Daftari
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Topping that list in the current catalog is a $75,000 golf cart hovercraft for skimming over fairways, bunkers and water hazards alike.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovercraft
Noun
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Video of the incident subsequently went viral online, in which an airboat carrying Peters can be seen stopping in front of the deceased animal.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The airboat operator has not been identified.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This popular Spanish-inspired dish was served in cockleshells so reminiscent the Galicia region of Spain’s cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela.—
Jane Napier Neely,
La Cañada Valley Sun,
24 Apr. 2017
Noun
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One day later, another incident occurred in the evening involving a whaleboat that caught fire and capsized near the province’s Lukolela territory, AP, Al Jazeera and Sky News said, citing Congo’s humanitarian affairs ministry.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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And since each ship carried three to five whaleboats, the amount of rope needed just to conduct whaling operations on one whaleship was as much as ten thousand feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Accessible by cruise ship, ferry, or plane.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The public ferry contains a ramp, but wheelchair users arriving by the small guest-only boats will need assistance getting on and off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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SailGP features identical hydrofoil catamaran boats that can go more than 60 miles per hour.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In this timed challenge, captains skillfully guide workboats into tight spaces with remarkable precision.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, two workboats were visible, moored alongside the aircraft carrier's bow, suggesting both sides of the bow may have been painted with the hull number.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Hovercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovercraft. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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