as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
just about any kind of watercraft can be seen on the lake during the summer
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Recent Examples of watercraft
Nearby is the tiled pool, a dining terrace enveloped in majesty palms, and the brand-new dock for sunbathing and tying up watercraft.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
An investigation found that the children had been on the lake in a small watercraft with their father when the boat overturned, TRWD officials said Saturday.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025
Paddlers may bring their own watercraft or use a free sit-on-top kayak.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
An investigation found that the children had been on the lake in a small watercraft with their father when the boat overturned, TRWD officials said Saturday.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2025
Paddlers may bring their own watercraft or use a free sit-on-top kayak.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Secure canoes or other watercraft stowed on beaches.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for watercraft
Noun
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Captain Paulo has serious boat cleanliness.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Once accessible by plane, birdwatchers can now view the island and its birds only by boat, via private birdwatching tours.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The researchers were surprised to find that participants with chronic insomnia who reported sleeping more than usual had fewer white matter spots in the brain — areas where small vessel disease may have damaged brain tissue, which have been linked to cerebrovascular disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 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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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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More than 20 vouchers can be exchanged for such rewards as $1,000 in cash, two nights at the Sonoma Mission Inn and Fairmont San Francisco luxury hotels, an e-bike, San Francisco Giants tickets, an inflatable kayak, $100 gift cards, and the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at an A’s game.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Well, the star decided to go topless, for the clip, filmed on a yacht in the middle of the ocean.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Think Bella Hadid resting on a yacht.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Watercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watercraft. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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