floats
Britishplural noun
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Some coral species with fast-growing branches are planted onto "coral trees" that look like old television antennas and are suspended in the water column, with floats to keep them upright.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Heather is part of one of the passing floats, and tells me she is a steelpan player, although today she's "just partying" on her float.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The most irritating thing about “Mutiny” is that it has decent ideas that it floats and then casts adrift.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
On stretches of waterfront, people linger in boats, kayaks and pool floats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
While I am doing these chores, my mind floats.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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