- present participle of boat.
boating
Example Sentences
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And on top of that: fishing, boating, mineral extraction, and protection from underground toxins that could blanket Utah’s most heavily populated area and drive everyone away—not just from Box Elder, but from the state altogether.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
She went to jazz clubs in Chicago, skiing in the California mountains and boating on Lake Union in Seattle.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
An avid outdoorsman, Webb managed a farm and hunting lodge and enjoyed offshore fishing and boating.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
He also cautioned people against boating between islands as the storm rolls through.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
“Scarlet and gray boating suit, good enough for me. I shall row and tramp about, so I don’t want any starch to think of. You’ll come, Betty?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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