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Recent Examples of hydrofoil
Aiming for a 2025 launch, the Ultima 66 will be available with diesel-electric propulsion and solar panels, along with an optional hydrofoil.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
The hydrofoil takes about an hour and costs around €30 each way.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
The hydrofoil board, favored by Tom Brady, seemingly defies gravity at speeds up to 25 mph, with or without waves.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024
The hydrofoil takes about an hour and costs around €30 each way.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
The hydrofoil board, favored by Tom Brady, seemingly defies gravity at speeds up to 25 mph, with or without waves.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Candela launched a ferry in Stockholm this year that uses a hydrofoil system suited for electrification.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrofoil
Noun
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There are few electric cars available for under £20,000 ($25,000), and most are only short-range city runabouts.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Monterey Boats Monterey Elite 30 Monterey Boats has been known for its cruisers and runabouts for more than 30 years.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 27% of cruisers in the past two years are new to cruising and 82% of those who have cruised before plan on cruising again.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The weight made cornering a battle at the extremities of grip, but the GranTurismo is no Sunday cruiser.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This kart racing game took some big swings, with the ability to drive a car, hovercraft, or airplane, a story mode, and some fantastic multiplayer modes.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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The group also deployed a hovercraft to Nashville and a K-9 search unit is en route.—
Tyler Palmateer,
The Tennessean,
20 Mar. 2024
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Maribel Merino Bernardo, 57, a Mexican national, drowned when the 25-foot cabin cruiser overturned on Jan. 25, sending more than 20 people into the water near the foot of Saratoga Avenue.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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One group was interdicted by U.S. Coast Guard near Hillsborough, Florida, along with two Bahamian smugglers in a 25-foot cabin cruiser and another in a vessel near Biscayne Boulevard by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The end result was a trip agenda that included a streetcar ride, a stop at Café du Monde, an airboat tour, meals at the Palace Cafe and Muriel's, the appearance in Barkus and a séance.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Parked outside of the event center was an airboat used for sunken boat and snowmobile recovery, a service offered by the Bruce family and BruceSki’s Marine Construction of McHenry.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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On the border of Argentina and Brazil, a speedboat safari cuts through the lower portion of Iguazú Falls.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
14 Dec. 2024
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It's reached by car and ferry, and cantilevers slightly over a hill on a sprawling rural site.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hurtigruten Norway will continue operating Norwegian coastal voyages with its cruise ferries decked out in the familiar red and black livery.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Hydrofoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrofoil. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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