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Recent Examples of kayak
Noun
Hop on a scooter to wind through the island’s melodic rainforest or paddle out to Koh Nok on a kayak for a day trip (side note: boat tours tend to stop here around lunch time, aim for earlier in the day to avoid the crowds). Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 Three people were aboard one kayak when an incident occurred and caused all three people to fall into the water, according to a statement from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025 Paddlers can wind their way via canoe or kayak through Cane Bayou, surrounded by cypress trees, turtles, waterfowl, and other creatures. Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025 Felix Studios/Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Active guests will find plenty to busy themselves with, including opportunities to fish, kayak, paddleboard, and even scuba dive. Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kayak
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayak
Noun
  • Firefighters also returned to the water to get the canoe.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
  • From there, the canoe will continue its circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean, which began in Alaska in June 2023.
    Brianna Randall, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • At under 3 pounds, this inflatable dinghy isn’t exactly ocean-worthy or ready for heavy rapids.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 Feb. 2025
  • In one of the most memorable finale scenes, Tanya kills everyone on the yacht and then falls to her death trying to get on a dinghy.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The following year, Eric Ashby went missing after his raft overturned on the Arkansas River in Colorado.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Before the summit began, the government announced a raft of new measures.
    Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Hop in a kayak or on a skiff ride for more intimate portraits of the state’s incredible wildlife.
    UnCruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Erik Heil Germany, one of the newer teams, is led by driver Erik Heil, a two-time bronze medalist in the 49er skiff class.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Francine Kiefer/The Christian Science Monitor About 350 people live on the island, and each family has 3 acres, a motorboat, and a rowboat.
    Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Spend your solo sojourn in the French countryside luxuriating in the property’s 80 acres, ideal for an afternoon picnic and a spin around the private lake on the château’s rowboat.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Cue more fights, explosions (including one on a pontoon boat) and a very sleek looking Stone who appears to be some criminal boss.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Rent bikes, kayaks, golf carts, and even pontoon boats.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The high speed of the F50 catamarans is a defining feature of the sport.
    Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Key West Historic Seaport Key West’s old seaport is a gem: a waterfront harborwalk with shopping and dining in the middle of a marina that features fishing charters, sunset-sailing catamarans and tall ships.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Pascagoula River Audubon Center Get out on the water with a kayak or paddleboat rental to look for bird species like magnolia warblers and brown pelicans at this center.
    Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
  • One of Snorkel Park’s best aspects is that the beach has ample amenities to rent, including snorkel equipment, paddleboats, kayaks, sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and cabanas.
    Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Kayak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayak. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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