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Recent Examples of kayaker
State police added that their underwater recovery team and the Warren County Marine Rescue Team searched the area but the missing kayaker could not be found.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 May 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
Nahida Bristy’s remains were found Sunday in a garbage bag discovered by a kayaker whose fishing line got snagged, said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Mateo, who is also from Boise, is a competitive kayaker.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
The kayaker was found clinging to a log off the shore of Portland Boat Works, fire officials said.
—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
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 May 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
Nahida Bristy’s remains were found Sunday in a garbage bag discovered by a kayaker whose fishing line got snagged, said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Mateo, who is also from Boise, is a competitive kayaker.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
The kayaker was found clinging to a log off the shore of Portland Boat Works, fire officials said.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayaker
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That technology is only effective in the hands of sailors trained to operate and maintain it, which is where the schoolhouse comes in, according to Lawrence Averion, directed energy branch manager.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Researchers have found remains of the sailors, as well as artifacts from the shipwrecks.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The skeleton was found with a seaman’s certificate and other papers in a leather pocketbook belonging to Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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But what the New Yorker writer left behind is some of the finest prose of the 20th century, focusing primarily on the eccentrics, scalawags, seamen, and other denizens of New York’s dank corners.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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For casual mariners like me, an increasing number of small ships are now incorporating sails both for ambiance and fuel efficiency.—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The same thing happened in the region last year during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran and has also troubled vessel navigators in the Baltic Sea.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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For the 2025 version, our approximately 10 pairings of drivers and navigators arrived on a Wednesday and convened at Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo to sign in and receive preliminary instructions for the next day’s start.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
Noun
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There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Taste potato salad and season with kosher salt if needed.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2026
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Costs for basic staple foods like rice, salt and pulses have risen by about 22% since the start of the Iran war, according to the WFP.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Ten seafarers have died in these incidents, Black said.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The brand’s newest lineup for summer is full of classic cuties with a coastal twist, including Puddlesea Bunny and Bartholomew Bear in a sweet seafarer ensemble, plus fresh fuzzy friends like Fancy Carp, Pinchsnap Crab, and Keli Pelican.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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For rowers, this is the big moment.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kayaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayaker. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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