as in schooner
a large boat that is used for racing or pleasure
a sailing yacht that requires a large crew to helm it
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Recent Examples of yacht
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Bezos proposed on his yacht in 2023, and the duo also made news by finally sending out wedding invitations last week.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The two were photographed yachting together in the Pacific off El Salvador’s coast.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Episode Five: As a yacht party extends into the night and friends explore Bangkok's clubs, parallel stories unfold with family disagreements over future plans and mysterious happenings at a nearby hotel.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Bezos proposed on his yacht in 2023, and the duo also made news by finally sending out wedding invitations last week.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
There is no better way to experience this world-renowned haven for yachting enthusiasts than by spending a day — or an entire vacation — on the water.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
The two were photographed yachting together in the Pacific off El Salvador’s coast.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yacht
Noun
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Renamed Magic Circle, Guthrie’s schooner became a lowly minesweeper along the Scottish coast.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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That same weekend, to celebrate Juneteenth, a replica of the historic schooner Amistad—that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a successful revolt—will drop anchor in Oak Bluffs and offer free public tours (June 16-19).—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2023
Verb
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Aside from crime, the advisory spotlights the dangers around jet skiing and boating in the Bahamas, noting that the boating industry is not well regulated and some watercraft are not licensed, which has led to injury and death.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Law said he’s seen the boating community respond to the cuts and the email Team River Runner received by offering to fill any gaps.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to The Maritime Executive, the vessel, under U.S. sanctions, has arrived in Iran despite ongoing concerns over Iran's missile capabilities and its ties to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Instead of spewing fire at the vessels or attacking them directly with the dragon’s cruel metal claws, the gameplay ends up relying on holding down one of the controller’s back triggers to auto-target, then alternating between shooting and dodging green projectiles to get the job done.—
Kazuma Hashimoto,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All kids will have the opportunity to enjoy free games, crafts and face painting, as well as photos with the Easter Bunny.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy brunch, crafts, activities, a visit from the Spring Bunny and, for the first time, an egg hunt.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yacht. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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