Thesaurus results for KAYAKER

kayaker

noun

as in sailor

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Recent Examples of kayaker Human remains found by a kayaker in Florida have been identified as those of a 23-year-old woman who disappeared more than 40 years ago. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Paul Flack, dressed in a kayaker’s helmet and a Team USA shirt, told me. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 Strade Bianche winner Elise Chabbey started her sporting career as an Olympic canoeist and kayaker, while Amber Kraak competed in European rowing championships before picking up a bike. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 13 July 2026 Monroe County investigators said police in Brownstown Township received a report on July 3 of a missing 30-year-old kayaker in the vicinity of Celeron Island, which is north of the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. — Nick Lentz, CBS News, 12 July 2026 By the time members of the Southampton Town Police, Volunteer Ambulance, Fire Department and Marine Patrol arrived at the scene, the kayaker was bringing Paolasin's unresponsive body to the shore, police told The Southampton Press. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Out on the wall, a lockkeeper is trying to guide the kayaker into position. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 The kayaker has been identified as Michael Picklesimer of Blairsville, Georgia, according to the Clay County Progress. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 The Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery team found the body of the kayaker, a 20-year-old Olathe man, Monday morning near the Clinton Marina, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026

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Noun

Whether supporting the Trident missile or other systems throughout the fleet, NSWC Corona’s work equips sailors with the confidence to trust their systems — empowering them to deliver peace through strength when the nation depends on them most.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Some of the most striking parts of your reporting are the moments these sailors missed back at home, including graduations and weddings.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailor

Noun

Hernandez was charged with two counts of misconduct of a ship officer resulting in death under the seaman’s manslaughter statute and released on a $50,000 bond at his presentment in Manhattan federal court two days after the incident.

— Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Yusiel Lopez Insua, 47, of Miami, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to seaman’s manslaughter, according to court records.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of seaman

Noun

Spanish authorities have issued recommendations for mariners intended to reduce risks to both the animals and people aboard vessels.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mariner

Noun

That navigator works to understand their needs and challenges, and then provides tailored recommendations.

— Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Ricki Fairley, co-founder of Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, recommended first finding a patient navigator at the hospital or cancer center to assist you.

— Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of navigator

Noun

While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Nonetheless, killing such huge creatures was exceptionally risky—and not just for the oarsmen and harpooners in the boats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of oarsman

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However, the study noted this particular lake is a terminal saline lake, which leaves salts and other minerals behind through the process of evaporation.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Curiosity is well into the higher and drier strata of Aeolis Mons, yet the rocks have salts, scours and other signs of ancient water.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of salt

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Radker acknowledged the positives in the Hapag-Lloyd proposal, including the employment commitments and the intention to train additional Israeli seafarers.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
The yard is now designing models specifically for the new wave of seafarers, adding the space, volume, and amenities required for extended stays at sea.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of seafarer

Noun

With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
There is a gym, which has one treadmill, one rower, a stationary bike, and an elliptical machine, plus bands and weights.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

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