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Recent Examples of runabout
The Sidekick proved to be a nifty runabout from one end of the property to the other.
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The 44th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show returned to the West Palm Beach waterfront this week, featuring nearly 1,000 vessels ranging from small runabouts to 250-foot superyachts.
—Carline Jean, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
On the water, a 35-foot mahogany Van Dam runabout marries vintage wooden-boat craftsmanship with 1,100 hp of modern grunt.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
That means an emphasis on pontoons, runabouts, fishing boats, ski and wake boats and larger open-water cruisers.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
The 44th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show returned to the West Palm Beach waterfront this week, featuring nearly 1,000 vessels ranging from small runabouts to 250-foot superyachts.
—Carline Jean, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
On the water, a 35-foot mahogany Van Dam runabout marries vintage wooden-boat craftsmanship with 1,100 hp of modern grunt.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
That means an emphasis on pontoons, runabouts, fishing boats, ski and wake boats and larger open-water cruisers.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runabout
Noun
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The trooper’s unmarked cruiser crossed a double yellow line in Woburn and struck Schettino’s vehicle.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Amenities follow suit, with complimentary beach gear and cruiser bikes, a bocce court, and heated pools and a hot tub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The burglars fled northwest on Lincoln Avenue in a black sedan, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The couple was picked up by a driver named Javier in a 2023 Kia K5 sedan.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 12-cabin cruiser Pure Amazon is Abercrombie & Kent's first voyage on these waters and is part of the brand's Sanctuary collection, which will also include the soon-to-launch riverboat Nile Seray.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The boat was a large cabin cruiser, Queen City News reported.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Runabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runabout. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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