Thesaurus results for DINGHIES

dinghies

noun

plural of dinghy

as in yachts

a boat equipped with one or more sails we went sailing on the secluded lake in a little two-person dinghy

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Recent Examples of dinghies Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026 His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies. — ABC News, 23 June 2026 When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 More than 3,000 people died in 2025 trying to reach the Canary Islands, often in makeshift dinghies, according to the NGO Caminando Fronteras. — Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies. — Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies. — CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025

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Noun

At one point luxury travel meant being able to be anywhere and have the comforts of your office—yachts and Aman resorts offer satellite service and Wi-Fi so that you can be pampered but still take a meeting or be active in the family group chat.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Today, explorer yachts are a staple of nearly every major shipyard’s lineup.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of yachts

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Visitors attending the show can step aboard more than 150 sailboats and connect with more than 500 vendors showcasing marine electronics, rigging, safety equipment, apparel, accessories and services, a news release announced.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of sailboats

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Malta, Cyprus, and Ireland have their own naval forces, but not the sort of frigates or destroyers needed for high-threat escort operations.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
In 2026, Tokyo lifted its decades-long ban on exporting lethal arms and agreed to build three frigates for Australia and to jointly produce eight more.

— David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

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