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
The reports of whale sightings will come from mariners and the public, lawmakers said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There are about 2,000 ships and 20,000 mariners still stranded near the strait.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is speed and dominance, but also restraint, especially when dealing with civilian mariners who may be caught in the middle of a military operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ross’ second husband, mariner Joseph Ashburn, served the Revolution as a privateer and died in an English prison.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
There are about 2,000 ships and 20,000 mariners still stranded near the strait.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The goal is speed and dominance, but also restraint, especially when dealing with civilian mariners who may be caught in the middle of a military operation.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Ross’ second husband, mariner Joseph Ashburn, served the Revolution as a privateer and died in an English prison.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
Noun
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This beloved waterfront café has its roots in a sailor’s legend, adding a layer of charm and storytelling to every visit.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Three sailors were injured in the incident and have since returned to duty.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Quesada, interim executive director of Planned Parenthood of Florida, said since the six-week ban went into effect, its patient navigators in Florida have connected more than 6,000 patients to resources in other states.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Schmeeka Simpson of Omaha works as a patient navigator for the American Civil Liberties Union and an administrative assistant at Nebraskans for Peace, plus picks up shifts at a Dunkin’ shop.—
Phil Galewitz,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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