as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
old swabs swapping sea stories as they spend their last days in the veterans' home
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Recent Examples of swab
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Through Russell, Brennan pointed out holes in the arm of O’Keefe’s sweatshirt were swabbed for DNA — but that no dog DNA was found, only pig DNA.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Meth and fentanyl from a swab on the couch.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In the coming weeks, at least 500 troops will join the 1,200 National Guard personnel already assigned to carry out administrative duties at immigration enforcement offices in more than a dozen red states – including DNA swabbing and fingerprinting arrestees, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Through Russell, Brennan pointed out holes in the arm of O’Keefe’s sweatshirt were swabbed for DNA — but that no dog DNA was found, only pig DNA.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Verb
Such systems mine a vast array of information — texts, calls, payments, flights, video, DNA swabs, mail deliveries, the internet, even water and power use — to unearth individuals deemed suspicious and predict their behavior.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Meth and fentanyl from a swab on the couch.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swab
Noun
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However, there is a social media handbook for the Navy that outlines expectations for sailors’ online conduct.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Once the province of bikers and sailors and scumbags, tattoos now appear on nearly one-third of all Americans.—
John Semley,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spray and wipe a section at a time, starting at the top and working your way down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Hey, at least Cristal does Nomi a solid and tells her to wipe her nose.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While this may cause some disruptions for those located along the northern shorelines and nearby mariners, land impacts will be to a lesser extent with the current path compared to a direct track into the Big Island.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In their campaign so far, the Houthis have sunk four vessels and killed at least eight mariners.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crumple a ball of heavy-duty foil then use a pair of tongs to grasp it, and scrub the grates.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Firm produce such as carrots, cucumbers, melons and potatoes can be scrubbed with a clean vegetable brush under running water, the FDA says.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Miura would know, having won in the Dakar Rally four times as driver, in addition to once as a navigator.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Akoa Makani, Howard and McBride take on the toughest perimeter assignments for the league’s three best defenses and are excellent screen navigators.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lila Moss Moss, daughter of Kate Moss, led the side part movement outside the Gucci film premiere on Tuesday night; her blond hair brushed over the right side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Finally, don’t forget to brush out the chute where the grounds come out.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scrub off any food bits and oil with a touch of soap, then rinse thoroughly and immediately move on to drying.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Soak the bowls for 10 minutes, then remove them and rinse well.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Your Floors Make an effort to vacuum and mop the floors in your home every Saturday, Evans advises.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The station has room for detergent to be added and can also wash and dry the mopping brush.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swab. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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