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Recent Examples of hovercraft
In addition, the shot clock, now the size of a small hovercraft placed on Curry’s back, was ticking down toward zero.
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
But most of us have never seen a hovercraft in real life, and the vehicles haven’t had a big impact on our world.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Despite all the hard thinking, hovercraft have yet to catch on and are still rarely used for Arctic travel and research.
—Paul Bierman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
The massive search also involved airboats, hovercraft and individual community volunteers.
—CBS News, 18 June 2024
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David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
But most of us have never seen a hovercraft in real life, and the vehicles haven’t had a big impact on our world.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Despite all the hard thinking, hovercraft have yet to catch on and are still rarely used for Arctic travel and research.
—Paul Bierman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Sep. 2024
The massive search also involved airboats, hovercraft and individual community volunteers.
—CBS News, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hovercraft
Noun
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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After the plane went down, nearby residents assisted authorities in their rescue and recovery efforts with airboats, the sheriff's office said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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In Robert Brill’s set, the stage is shaped like a half-pipe with rungs, so that cast members scramble, pitch, tumble, and row flimsy whaleboats over massive waves.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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On July 20, 1775, Major Joseph Vose and sixty Continental soldiers landed on Little Brewster in nimble whaleboats.—
Dorothy Wickenden,
The New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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The ferry was carrying 280 passengers at the time of the blaze, according to the outlets.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Nearby Vineyard Haven provides the only year-round ferry service to and from the island.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Regent explains that the hydrofoils allow the Vicreroy to operate like a boat outside harbor areas, giving it the speed, maneuverability and choppy water stability that failed ekranoplans lacked.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 July 2025
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Hawaii has reportedly eyed the idea positively, and rival Candela has its electric hydrofoil vessels already operating in Stockholm, Sweden, with plans for Lake Tahoe in the US, as well as Saudi Arabia and New Zealand.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Rose’s father, Kommer, is among the few billionaires in the field, thanks to his idea of introducing standardization and modular manufacturing from the car industry to building workboats, which shorten delivery times and reduce production costs.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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With little overt military value, Australia’s cheap-but-robust commercial workboats are subject to fierce debate.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes,
3 May 2023
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“Hovercraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hovercraft. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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