as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea
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as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salt
Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Cut a lemon in half and dip the cut edge in salt or baking soda to provide some abrasive action.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those with seafood allergies should also be cautious, as many kimchi recipes contain fish paste or salted shrimp.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The efficacy of pre-treating roads with salt can also be limited by how much wintry precipitation falls.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Cut a lemon in half and dip the cut edge in salt or baking soda to provide some abrasive action.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The only edible thing in that Airbnb is salt.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
But because of a growing salt shortage and price increases, communities are salting only their highest-priority streets.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Those with seafood allergies should also be cautious, as many kimchi recipes contain fish paste or salted shrimp.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
Noun
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Credit still flows to soldiers and sailors.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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History of Boatneck Tops Early 1900s The boatneck top originated in the early 1900s as part of French naval uniforms, designed with a wide neckline that allowed sailors ease of movement while working at sea.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People with burns over a large part of their body were immersed in large tubs filled with saline solution to loosen up with dead skin.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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The wine is dry, with notes of lime peel, green apple and sea spray, supported by firm acidity and a saline finish.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Long a collectors’ holy grail, this searching, atmospheric soundtrack recorded for Chicago’s Adler Planetarium in 1993 mixes spiritual jazz with avant-garde pan-Africanism.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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Here, mixing different chain thicknesses lends itself well to creating some messy texture to make the outfit feel more relaxed and organic.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Last week’s whale sightings by the Aquarium led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to implement a voluntary slow speed zone called a Dynamic Management Area (DMA) for mariners to reduce their speed to 10 knots to protect the whales.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Wander the gear aisles where gadgets promise to turn anyone into a better mariner, chef, parent and human being.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Whole Foods’ Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are also getting a fresh new Valentine’s look, for those in search of a rich and salty treat.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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With a nice balance of milk chocolate and peanut butter, and a peanut butter filling that wasn’t too sweet or too salty, this was the easy favorite for our editors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Vimini is likely just a hint of what’s to come, as Bulgari weaves designs from its past with the fresh talent and the state-of-the-art resources shaping its future.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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Coleman drove north in southbound lanes and was weaving in traffic when officers lost sight of him for the final time, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Venezuela’s tar-like crude can cost between $60 and $80 a barrel to produce, while production costs in Libya are typically under $10 a barrel.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Part of the ranch has natural tar seeps, and oil drilling there dates back to the 1870s.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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