as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a weathered old seaman who now captains a tour boat
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Recent Examples of seaman
However, the clothing found scattered around the remains was not of the sort usually worn by seamen or officers.
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ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.
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Air Mail,
2 May 2026
This lead seamen to believe that the bananas had caused the ship to sink, and the superstition continues to stay in effect around docks down South.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Then, noticing changes in the wind and the rocking of the boat, an uneasiness crept over the veteran seaman.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.
—
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
This lead seamen to believe that the bananas had caused the ship to sink, and the superstition continues to stay in effect around docks down South.
—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
Then, noticing changes in the wind and the rocking of the boat, an uneasiness crept over the veteran seaman.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seaman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaman
Noun
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The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
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There may not be quite as many small-time sailors in the harbor this time, owing to the rigidity that has become inevitable since the 9/11 attacks, but plenty of weekend captains will make their way here.
Noun
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To protect these specialized mariners, pilot boats evolved into highly stable, heavy-duty vessels.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Noun
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Troutman said nonurgent calls redirected to the nurse navigators will result in cost savings for Arlington.
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Employers should consider assigning a dedicated benefits navigator, someone who won't give legal or financial advice but will help the employee find relevant benefits, understand deadlines and know which professionals to call.
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“Seaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaman. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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