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
Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson, metallurgist Jennifer Hooper, and master mariner Captain Chris Hearn find evidence exonerating First Officer William Murdoch, long accused of abandoning his post.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Hazardous seas also prompted NWS meteorologists to issue a small craft advisory warning inexperienced mariners, especially those in small vessels, against venturing out into the ocean.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Minor events regularly cause radio outages for mariners and short-wave radio users.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The drop poses risks for mariners operating in typically safe zones, potentially increasing the chance of vessel groundings or damage.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Hazardous seas also prompted NWS meteorologists to issue a small craft advisory warning inexperienced mariners, especially those in small vessels, against venturing out into the ocean.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Minor events regularly cause radio outages for mariners and short-wave radio users.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The drop poses risks for mariners operating in typically safe zones, potentially increasing the chance of vessel groundings or damage.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mariner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariner
Noun
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Sirens were known for their enchanting voices who lured sailors to their ultimate demise.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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This past week, a tragic accident happened when the Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, claiming the lives of a young naval cadet and a sailor while also leaving others seriously injured.—
Eric Adams,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Some Micronesian navigators estimate their progress through a system known as etak.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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The film, set in the 16th century, follows Magellan, a young and ambitious Portuguese navigator.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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“Mariner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariner. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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