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
Gale-force speeds will pose hazardous conditions to mariners near Point Conception and the Channel Islands, while warning-criteria gusts up to 60 mph are predicted in Malibu, Pacific Palisades and other foothill communities of the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2026
Leighty declined to provide further details about the mariner and the circumstances of their death, citing the ongoing investigation.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
In the case of Galaxidi, however, the flour war seems to be of more recent vintage, namely from the 19th century, when traveling mariners took their inspiration from similar happenings in Sicily.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
This will be a dangerous storm for mariners — with the potential for at least 25-foot seas offshore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2026
Leighty declined to provide further details about the mariner and the circumstances of their death, citing the ongoing investigation.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
In the case of Galaxidi, however, the flour war seems to be of more recent vintage, namely from the 19th century, when traveling mariners took their inspiration from similar happenings in Sicily.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
This will be a dangerous storm for mariners — with the potential for at least 25-foot seas offshore.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
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The post hosted a spaghetti dinner for some of the sailors, said Keith Shanesy, one of the post's vice commanders.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Key international organizations such as the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization also took part in the meeting to discuss ways to secure the safe passage of thousands of ships and sailors trapped in the strait.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Connecting with financial counselors, patient navigators and care coordinators could help young patients on public insurance or those who lack insurance navigate the system.—
Rhonda Winegar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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So traditional navigators like her, who look to the stars, waves and other elements in nature to pilot across the ocean, see the bird's presence as a sign that land is near.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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