rafted

verb

Definition of raftednext
past tense of raft
as in suspended

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  1. suspended
  2. ballooned
  3. floated
  4. dangled
Verb
  • Sinner could get suspended for two years.
    Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • What's New More than 170 skiers and snowboarders were left stranded after a ski lift in Colorado suffered a malfunction, leaving passengers suspended mid-air for what was roughly a five hour rescue operation.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspended
Verb
  • No one has won the grand prize in the last 29 drawings, as the jackpot has ballooned.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sourcing Journal’s events have ballooned since the early days, and Cotton Incorporated has offered steadfast support.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ballooned
Verb
  • The Rising first floated the idea of an MLS expansion back in 2017 when the team played at a temporary stadium on the Salt River-Pima Indian Community, near the intersection of Loops 202 and 101.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Safe syringe programs were floated in the legislature, and a $600,000 investment was made in recovery homes overseen by the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.
    Christina Lengyel | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of floated
Verb
  • Earlier this month, rumors swirled that the president-elect dangled the prestigious and powerful post of secretary of defense.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • On my wrist was a Victoriana tennis bracelet and timeless diamond drops dangled from my ears, both from De Beers.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangled
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rafting

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