as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the ancient Phoenicians were outstanding mariners who explored and colonized much of the eastern Mediterranean
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Recent Examples of mariner
In their campaign so far, the Houthis have sunk four vessels and killed at least eight mariners.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The state grant is spending $50,000 a month to subsidize housing for two dozen ex-mariners, Gross said.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
In partnership with the renowned mariners’ club Barton & Gray, the hotel is offering its ‘Adventures on the Water’ experience for a second consecutive summer, running through October 2025 .
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Common misperceptions People who are interested in working on yachts don’t need to be expert mariners or have boating experience, Ortega said.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
The state grant is spending $50,000 a month to subsidize housing for two dozen ex-mariners, Gross said.
—Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
In partnership with the renowned mariners’ club Barton & Gray, the hotel is offering its ‘Adventures on the Water’ experience for a second consecutive summer, running through October 2025 .
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Common misperceptions People who are interested in working on yachts don’t need to be expert mariners or have boating experience, Ortega said.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
Noun
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Commercial-grade appliances, with deep-tilt skillet and griddle, enable sailors to cook more food faster.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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In October, Regatta Bonaire draws sailors for races around Bonaire and to its neighboring islands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Assistance is free and confidential, Altman said, and Covered California has invested in a network of navigators to ensure help is widely available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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As time-telling became more precise, ship navigators needed a standardized way to set their chronometers.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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