as in motorboat
a boat equipped with a motor
speedboats leaving wakes that cause damage to docked vessels and the shoreline
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Recent Examples of speedboat
Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Fans of The Hangover likely remember the memorable speedboat scene in which Stu (played by Helms) travels to Thailand with his best friends Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Galifianakis).
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 July 2025
Helms said a helicopter flew right above the cast's heads during the speedboat scene in the sequel.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 5 July 2025
Months after a Hialeah woman was killed when a speedboat crash ejected six people, a Miami Beach man captaining the craft was charged Friday with her death, authorities say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Fans of The Hangover likely remember the memorable speedboat scene in which Stu (played by Helms) travels to Thailand with his best friends Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Galifianakis).
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 July 2025
Helms said a helicopter flew right above the cast's heads during the speedboat scene in the sequel.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 5 July 2025
Months after a Hialeah woman was killed when a speedboat crash ejected six people, a Miami Beach man captaining the craft was charged Friday with her death, authorities say.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speedboat
Noun
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But what are the best spots to charter a motorboat or charter a yacht?—
Forbes Staff,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Suitable for various types of boats, including pontoons, motorboats, and sailboats.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Its 24-foot dock is suited to tying up sailboats or cruisers, and a deep-water mooring can accommodate a yacht.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On arrival, cruisers can taste wine at Rivaura Estate Vineyard & Wine or take a scenic helicopter ride over Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For the first time, the resort is allowing guests to coast around its Lago di Como, aboard a 33-foot Riva powerboat.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 July 2025
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There were 10 people aboard the 27-foot powerboat near D.L. Bliss State Park in southwest Lake Tahoe when a powerful thunderstorm rolled in Saturday afternoon, rapidly worsening conditions on the lake.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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“Speedboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speedboat. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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