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
As of June 12, the ship was still partially sunken about 30 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, and a broadcast notice was issued telling mariners to avoid the area, according to officials.
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
However, the Highway Patrol has two requirements for young mariners.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Curious, the mariners decided to investigate using an underwater camera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
The warnings applied to mariners from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena, covering a stretch 10 to 60 nautical miles offshore.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
However, the Highway Patrol has two requirements for young mariners.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
Curious, the mariners decided to investigate using an underwater camera.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
The warnings applied to mariners from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena, covering a stretch 10 to 60 nautical miles offshore.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
Noun
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Both researchers and conservationists continue to emphasize the importance of protecting the endangered orca subpopulation while safeguarding sailors.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Visitors can see traditional sailor activities including furling sail, ropemaking, knot-tying and hauling lines aboard the historic Star of India ship.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Rashaun Lewis, one of the digital navigators, said anyone taking the 12-hour, six-session course would receive the free laptop upon completion.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The program will add more navigators and link patients to appropriate treatment with additional pharmacists.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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