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noun

Definition of raftnext
as in loads
a considerable amount the babysitter had to listen to a whole raft of rules before she was allowed to even pick up the baby

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verb

as in to buoy

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Recent Examples of raft
Noun
In addition to Pawlikowski, the festival is welcoming a raft of top talent including Emily Watson, who is heading up the competition jury, Woody Harrelson, Diego Luna and Asghar Farhadi, all of whom will participate in masterclasses at the festival. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Nvidia is at the center of the AI boom, manufacturing chips and other hardware used in a raft of tech companies’ AI models. — Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
It can be viewed from the Canyon Rim Visitor Center and surrounding hiking trails, or from rafting excursions on the river. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 1 May 2026 The most fearless of daredevils shouldn’t pass up a trip to Mindanao to paraglide above the jungle or raft the whitewater of Cagayan de Oro all year round. — Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raft
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raft
  1. loads
  2. buoy
  3. slew
  4. balloon
  5. dozen
  6. float
  7. ton
  8. swim
Noun
  • The finding challenges earlier computer models that predict how nuclear fusion reactor materials handle extreme thermal loads.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For everyday loads of shirts, pants and towels, that’s more than enough.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Republicans are hoping the president’s signature legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of tax breaks and spending cuts, along with a measure the House passed recently aiming to limit lawmaker stock trading, will buoy them with voters.
    — Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • The 6-foot-6 right fielder’s presence in the lineup has helped buoy a young Cardinals team that has surpassed expectations this season.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of buoy
Noun
  • Behind a slew of Burton buckets, the Valkyries were able to slim the disadvantage to 54-41 by the end of the third quarter.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Connecting people with clinical trials is complicated — even if people identify a promising match, there’s a slew of potentially thorny factors, including geographic incompatibility, and financial and time considerations.
    — Michelle Andrews, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of slew
Verb
  • The tab has been growing more swiftly in recent years; interest payments on the debt have ballooned as interest rates and borrowing have risen; and all this is happening in relatively good economic times.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, Bay FC set the expansion fee expectation at $53 million, which has since ballooned to more than $200 million.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of balloon
Noun
  • The village, which is only reachable by a dirt road, has a few dozen homes lining unpaved streets and a small shop where locals gather to play cards.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Since then, North Korea has expanded its nuclear weapons program, and analysts believe the totalitarian regime now has dozens of nuclear warheads.
    — Anna Coren, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozen
Verb
  • Jaissle is likely to have his own prospective midfield names, too, who were not actively being floated before he was appointed.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But that identical physical phenomenon might soon change how miniature robots fly, float, and navigate complex environments.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of float
Noun
  • Naperville received 3,000 tons secured from the CMS bid and 4,000 tons through an emergency procurement with Midwest Salt.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Several other Ecuadorian nationals accused of coordinating tens of tons of cocaine per month and controlling a half-dozen additional front companies were also named.
    — Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of ton
Verb
  • In July, a 17-year-old died while swimming in a Milford quarry.
    — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • On Instagram, young people were sharing videos about how to swim into Ceuta.
    — Miguel Macias, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Raft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raft. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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