as in loads
a considerable amount
the babysitter had to listen to a whole raft of rules before she was allowed to even pick up the baby
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Recent Examples of raft
Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
This idiosyncratic tale about a group of ravers in search of themselves and connection against the backdrop of Morocco’s desert rave scene has gained traction in recent weeks, winning a raft of craft prizes at the European Film Awards this past weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
It's been a year since the remnants of Hurricane Helene walloped eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina with devastating and deadly flooding, and forcing most rafting companies to cease operations.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Still, Jordan sidestepped the idea that customers could be turned off by the raft of higher fees and fares, instead emphasizing that the discount airline was offering more options.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
This idiosyncratic tale about a group of ravers in search of themselves and connection against the backdrop of Morocco’s desert rave scene has gained traction in recent weeks, winning a raft of craft prizes at the European Film Awards this past weekend.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
This past summer, a group of Indigenous high schoolers set out to raft one hundred uninterrupted miles of the river, undertaking a journey that would have been impossible a century ago.
—Anne Reeve, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
It's been a year since the remnants of Hurricane Helene walloped eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina with devastating and deadly flooding, and forcing most rafting companies to cease operations.
—Rolando Arrieta, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raft
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The company has been generating revenue since shortly after its founding in 2017, hauling loads for customers like Walmart in trucks with human safety drivers at the wheel.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are loads of cool details hidden throughout the set, too, with refuelling pipes and a moving bridge that connects the tower to the Orion module.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In recent years, auction houses have expanded their categories as luxury goods and collectibles have helped buoy their sales.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Four surgeries, four organizations and seven years later, Adam returned to buoy the bullpen heading into the 2024 postseason.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nissan decked out every Sentra with a slew of safety features, starting with standard intelligent cruise control.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Calderon, who police say is homeless, is facing a slew of charges, including murder, manslaughter, assault, burglary and petit larceny.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lead ballooned to 27-9 when the Gophers turned a Wisconsin turnover into a jumper by Kai Shinholster from the top of the key.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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The size of the federal force in Minnesota has also ballooned.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2026
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On Friday morning local time, Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia had fired missiles and dozens of drones at targets across the country overnight.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since the operation began last October, more than a dozen firearms have been seized, along with nearly $200,000 in illicit funds and more than 10 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl and other narcotics, according to the FBI.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The committee floated a proposal to implement new requirements for where these businesses can be built in relation to each other, and to strengthen pre-existing requirements.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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His administration is also buying housing bonds and floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage in an effort to bring down the cost of homeownership.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sophie attends the Bridgertons’ lavish bash in secret, donning a glittering silver gown and a matching face mask that conceals her true identity as a housemaid from the rest of the ton.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Maid Wars While Benedict and Sophie have been honeymooning in the countryside, Sophie's absence in London causes a shocking amount of disarray in the ton.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Miranda and two of the passengers, who have not been publicly identified, were able to swim to the bank and climb out.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Steve gathers with a number of us who swim in Coney Island about twice a week.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Raft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raft. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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