as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the ancient Phoenicians were outstanding mariners who explored and colonized much of the eastern Mediterranean
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Recent Examples of mariner
They were based on what are called chronographic spheres, or time balls, used by mariners in the 1800s to set ship clocks and navigation instruments.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the National Weather Service urges mariners to alter any plans to avoid these conditions, including remaining in port, securing vessels and seeking safe harbor.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The men were not traditional mariners but described on the crew roster simply as technicians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Lakeshore visitors and mariners will see large waves on the Great Lakes this week as high winds sweep the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the National Weather Service urges mariners to alter any plans to avoid these conditions, including remaining in port, securing vessels and seeking safe harbor.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The men were not traditional mariners but described on the crew roster simply as technicians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Lakeshore visitors and mariners will see large waves on the Great Lakes this week as high winds sweep the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mariner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
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The regiment, established in 2007, provides comprehensive, personalized and non-medical care for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors attached to Marine units and their families.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The sailor got no argument here.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 23,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The shelter will not be a walk-in shelter, only open to those who receive referrals from the city’s homeless services navigators or police officers, according to Bontrager.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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The navigator advised them to sign the paperwork and said the loss estimate could be adjusted later, Lowe said.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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