as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a book about the adventurous lives of tars, skippers, and pirates of the 18th century
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Recent Examples of tar
Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s guilty plea to federal corruption charges is another strike against a Council that has been tarred by ethical and legal lapses of late and left her colleagues scrambling to restore the public’s trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Shades and awnings to screen out the sun can help too, as can painting roofs white—instead of the common black tar seen in cities—which reflects away the heat and light that black roofs absorb.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
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Noun
As Jimmy Page says, guitars were tarred by the brush of rock and roll.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s guilty plea to federal corruption charges is another strike against a Council that has been tarred by ethical and legal lapses of late and left her colleagues scrambling to restore the public’s trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Verb
Coal tar or pine tar: Reduces itching and slows skin cell buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Shades and awnings to screen out the sun can help too, as can painting roofs white—instead of the common black tar seen in cities—which reflects away the heat and light that black roofs absorb.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tar
Noun
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The sailor’s dad — an Army veteran who served as a combat medic — also tells PEOPLE about the final phone conversation with his son.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Female characters from the mother’s fantasies, including avatars of a frontier woman and sailor, will be performed by three women singers and a five-member rock band.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Designed for occasional use, like for bulky or heavily soiled items, this setting adds an extra rinse after the wash cycle to ensure laundry is thoroughly rinsed and no detergent remains.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Frying oil and jarred items were also found stored on the floor, and multiple pieces of kitchen equipment were found soiled with food debris.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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At the southern end is Beavertail Lighthouse, which has guided mariners through the mouth of Narragansett Bay since 1856.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
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The same spiny oyster will be used for bracelets, and there’s a Marine Link necklace inspired by the mariner link chain used to anchor ships.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As more success suddenly comes his way, McKinstry has remained the same, friendly and chuckling at his locker, dirtying his jersey and pestering opponents on the field.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Some were prosthetic buttocks, but others were people’s own buttocks, but in various states, like dirtied down and with partial covering.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The property’s salt inspired signature fine dining restaurant is just one of six culinary destinations, and the rejuvenating spa offers unique services that provide the perfect balance of therapy and serenity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Plants are pest resistant and tolerate salt, making a good choice for coastal gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The trash room’s walls had blood smeared on it, and a pool formed near the chute, according to the report.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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On Thursday, his lawyers filed a claim for $20 million in damages against the Trump administration, alleging Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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In an interview with CNN in 2018 at age 90, Lovell recalled his adventure as Apollo 8’s navigator.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
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The service centers also can be reached at 651-266-8500 for those wanting to speak to a navigator.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jenna Ortega’s eyes are lightly smudged, framed by dark shadows.—
Ella Alexander,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Tar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tar. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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