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Recent Examples of kayaker
The kayaker was found clinging to a log off the shore of Portland Boat Works, fire officials said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Frigid Lake Norman waters may have contributed to a kayaker’s death this week, an officer with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities said another kayaker found Rajaniemi face down in the water Friday morning with his kayak upside-down near the head of the Bodega Bay channel.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Authorities including the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant Regional Water District are searching the water for a kayaker who went missing Monday at the Marine Creek Reservoir in northwest Fort Worth.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The remains are believed to be of kayaker Robert Lawson White, who went missing in June 2023.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
For Joe Jackson, a veteran kayaker, the rapid presented a rare opportunity to send a first descent of sorts during his 23-day trip in October.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
With a lake bottom as clean as Big Green’s, the kayaker’s body should have been easy to find.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Fiercely territorial, especially during breeding season, they’ve been known to drown smaller animals and have killed at least one American kayaker.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Frigid Lake Norman waters may have contributed to a kayaker’s death this week, an officer with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities said another kayaker found Rajaniemi face down in the water Friday morning with his kayak upside-down near the head of the Bodega Bay channel.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Authorities including the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant Regional Water District are searching the water for a kayaker who went missing Monday at the Marine Creek Reservoir in northwest Fort Worth.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The remains are believed to be of kayaker Robert Lawson White, who went missing in June 2023.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
For Joe Jackson, a veteran kayaker, the rapid presented a rare opportunity to send a first descent of sorts during his 23-day trip in October.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
With a lake bottom as clean as Big Green’s, the kayaker’s body should have been easy to find.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Fiercely territorial, especially during breeding season, they’ve been known to drown smaller animals and have killed at least one American kayaker.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayaker
Noun
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At the risk of pissing off regulars, my favorite spot is the Ear Inn, a historic pub haunted by a sailor named Mickey.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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For the sailors, the homecoming is bittersweet.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Boylan was originally charged in December 2020 with 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter, but after the defense objected, prosecutors refiled an indictment on the single count covering all the deaths.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The seaman was patched up, and with his battleship sunk and his country abruptly at war with Japan, Germany and Italy, he was assigned to a destroyer.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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At least 12 incidents involving vessels around the strait have been confirmed since fighting began, according to two global trackers, and at least seven mariners have been killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lister even had an unrequited love in the form of Red Dwarf's navigator Kristine Kochanski, played by Scottish pop-singer Claire Grogan (and then later by Chloë Annett).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The lower panel offers a photo navigator and sections called Channels, History, and Transform.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Every year, a team of oarsmen are tasked with finding the swans on a stretch of the Thames.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Drawing on Aman Thai roots, the massage menu is long and varied; favorites include the Stone Therapy which uses Himalayan salt stones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a medium bowl, stir together cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, nutmeg, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The sophisticated safety architecture should put seafarers’ minds at ease, too.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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The country has been seeking safe passage for its ships — 28 of which, with nearly 800 Indian seafarers, are stranded in the strait.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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Athletes seeking their new professional passion upon retirement should be looking out for a good energy match, the champion rower advises.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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But in resolving a class action lawsuit against San Diego State University, brought by 15 former SDSU rowers and track and field athletes, that six-figure sum represents a potentially historic breakthrough.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kayaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayaker. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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