rafted

verb

Definition of raftednext
past tense of raft
as in suspended

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  1. suspended
  2. ballooned
  3. floated
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  • Here's what the law says Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting suspended from practicing law, reelection in jeopardy Progressives target Nowakowski's controversial past in Phoenix council election Top US House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries visited Ariz.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The agriculture and construction sectors have struggled to fill gaps left by Palestinians whose work permits have been suspended since October last year, pushing up prices for fresh vegetables and leading to a steep decline in housebuilding.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of suspended
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  • With the Warriors’ lead ballooned to 18, Santi Aldama airballed a 3 from the corner, bringing Memphis’s 3-point shooting mark to 4-for-35 (11%).
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Military spending has ballooned, and growth has stalled, especially in dangerous border areas that were evacuated.
    David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of ballooned
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  • Elon Musk has floated the idea of a government efficiency commission aimed at addressing wasteful spending and regulations in Washington.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After the hull is assembled, the ship is floated, and the interior outfitting, including the installation of amenities, begins.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of floated
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raft

rafted

rafting

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“Rafted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rafted. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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