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Recent Examples of crewman
Maybe, if the crewman saw them or the children, the barge could still swerve or stop in time.
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Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
Boyer did his share of farm work and also took on odd jobs around town — jackhammer operator, cement crewman, trainer of hunting dogs.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Twenty-three crewmen suffered radiation poisoning, and one died that year; many in the country were reluctant to buy seafood, fearing contamination.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Spielberg skipped the final day of shooting and was afraid disgruntled crewmen would throw him in the water.
—Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
Boyer did his share of farm work and also took on odd jobs around town — jackhammer operator, cement crewman, trainer of hunting dogs.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Twenty-three crewmen suffered radiation poisoning, and one died that year; many in the country were reluctant to buy seafood, fearing contamination.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Spielberg skipped the final day of shooting and was afraid disgruntled crewmen would throw him in the water.
—Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crewman
Noun
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According to the Navy, Peterson kept the ship operational and was credited with saving the lives of 123 of his shipmates before succumbing to his injuries.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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As with 1492: Conquest of Paradise four years earlier, Scott drinks in the majesty of open water, but the film doesn’t come fully to life until the title sequence, when the now-skilled and confident shipmates are humbled mercilessly by Mother Nature.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The three-person crew on our vessel included a chef, a deckhand, and a skipper named Captain Dougie, who functions as a cruise director, a tour guide, and a wildlife spotter, in addition to his main duties steering the boat.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
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Duncan’s crew includes obnoxious head of security Bobby Atwater (Ed Skrein), Haitian co-pilot LeClerc (Bechir Sylvain) and deckhand Nina (Philippine Velge).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The evil seaman, voiced by Mark Hamill, abducts SpongeBob and Patrick Star with the aim of using them to break a curse on his back.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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The Norfolk medical examiner confirmed the body found in the woods belonged to the missing seaman on Wednesday, June 11, the government agency said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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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
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Recommendations From the Washington Post, a story on what a rowing coxswain does.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Throughout the race, the coxswain—who sits at the front of the boat—motivates the crew, steers the course and checks technique along the way.—
Caitlin MacGregor,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The federal government cut the funding for Marketplace navigators by 90%, which means you will be expected to either enroll on your own or book an appointment with a navigator early.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Carlin served as a navigator and was a member of the 22nd Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 341st Bombardment Group (Medium), 10th Air Force.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 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
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Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades.—
Francesco Fedele,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 700-island archipelago was settled in the 1200s by Polynesian seafarers—ancestors of today’s Māori—who brought kumara (sweet potatoes), taro, and yams.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Crewman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crewman. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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