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Recent Examples of rowboat
Anglers were nonetheless heading out onto the ponds in a rowboat the day The Republic visited with Leone in October 2023.
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Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Emily finds Camille at the House of Monet, where in exactly 72 hours, Camille has managed to become a volunteer with rowboat access.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Two construction workers at a nearby home, identified by Westford Animal Control as Kris and Nate, got into a rowboat to respond.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Their final futile attempt to escape — in a sinking rowboat — was captured by a sheriff’s drone before they were arrested.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Emily finds Camille at the House of Monet, where in exactly 72 hours, Camille has managed to become a volunteer with rowboat access.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
Two construction workers at a nearby home, identified by Westford Animal Control as Kris and Nate, got into a rowboat to respond.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Their final futile attempt to escape — in a sinking rowboat — was captured by a sheriff’s drone before they were arrested.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowboat
Noun
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Visitors can stay the night in lakeside cabins or pitch a tent in the campground or a canoe campsite, which is only accessible by water.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Travelers interested in Polynesian culture may want to test the resort’s traditional outrigger canoe on a trip to one of the surrounding private islets that share an atoll with the Brando.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
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Domingo Trujillo, captain of the agency's rescue vessel, told broadcaster TVE that rescuers had been aware that a pregnant woman was on the dinghy.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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In 1972, Scottish sailor Dougal Robertson and his family survived for 38 days at sea in a small dinghy after killer whales sunk their schooner near the Galapagos Islands.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Jan. 2025
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Another could see guests hiking to a glacial lake or going for a skiff tour among icebergs.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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Founder Christopher Columbus Smith built his first wooden boat, a skiff, in 1874, as a 13-year-old growing up on the St. Clair River in Algonac, Michigan.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Just 30 minutes from Athens city center, this 40-mile stretch of coastline is undergoing a resurgence, driven by the completion of Europe's most extensive coastal park, planned for the end of 2025, and a raft of the most fabulous hotel chains setting up home.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many basements flooded and cars were submerged up to their wheels or windows, while nearly half of the homes lost heat and nearly 100 residents were evacuated, including by boats and rafts.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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In summer, the Lake Logan Marina rents kayaks, paddleboards, and pedalboats (from $14 an hour) and local outfitter Touch Earth Adventures runs evening kayak excursions in search of the lake’s elusive giant beaver ($100 for three hours).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
24 Feb. 2025
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And once the building is back in shape, the 100 kayaks stuffed into Tunro’s bedrooms at home must be brought back.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Just for a minute, my husband and I agree, because the weather is beautiful, because my son does look like my father, because the pontoon is big and fancy and the baby has never been on a boat before.—
Julie Buntin,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told Morning Edition that he's been traveling across the state on a pontoon boat, mourning with the families of recently deceased residents and helping those who were displaced.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pascagoula River Audubon Center Get out on the water with a kayak or paddleboat rental to look for bird species like magnolia warblers and brown pelicans at this center.—
Cinelle Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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One of Snorkel Park’s best aspects is that the beach has ample amenities to rent, including snorkel equipment, paddleboats, kayaks, sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and cabanas.—
Sandy Allen,
AFAR Media,
10 Jan. 2025
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Colorful traditional wooden outrigger canoes called pirogues line the beach where men spend hours mending their nets.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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As the team began to pull up its fishing nets, the pirogue pitched sharply.—
Jack Thompson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2024
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“Rowboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowboat. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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