as in captain
a person in overall command of a ship
we asked the skipper how long it would be before we reached port
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Recent Examples of skipper
The third-year skipper passed Jerry Manuel and moved into ninth place on the franchise’s wins list.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Three years later, the 54-year-old skipper has helped Georgia land a spot in the eight-team field at the College World Series for the first time since 2008.
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Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.
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Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
And his skipper couldn’t be prouder.
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Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
Three years later, the 54-year-old skipper has helped Georgia land a spot in the eight-team field at the College World Series for the first time since 2008.
—
Mike Griffith,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
Sighting Shebara The speedboat and its four passengers—the captain, the skipper, my aforementioned scuba instructor and I—are cruising along the water when a mirage seems to appear in the distance, strung out like giant pearls floating on top of the sea.
—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
And his skipper couldn’t be prouder.
—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for skipper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipper
Noun
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Both Canada's Cyle Larin and Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka earned yellow cards in a spicy fight that had both sides arguing on the pitch.
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Messi currently plays forward and captains both Inter Miami CF (which is co-owned by former English football star David Beckham) and the Argentina national team.
Noun
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Equipped with advanced sensor suites, sonobuoy processing systems, and secure communications networks, the aircraft provides commanders with a comprehensive operational picture across expansive maritime domains.
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The President was acting as commander-in-chief to protect Americans.
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“Skipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipper. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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