as in sailors
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 mariners
Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.
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Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Dow also said the safest way to make it out of a channel is to follow the markers, which experienced mariners know to look for.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
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Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Visitors can explore intact shipyard buildings, interactive exhibits and displays highlighting Indigenous and Black mariners.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Houthis made a similar threat during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and killed at least nine mariners and sank four ships in over 100 attacks, often targeting vessels with tangential or no ties to Israel.
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Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
This included 500 years of Black mariners in fishing, sailing, surfing and whaling.
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Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.
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ABC News,
20 May 2026
For casual mariners like me, an increasing number of small ships are now incorporating sails both for ambiance and fuel efficiency.
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Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Dow also said the safest way to make it out of a channel is to follow the markers, which experienced mariners know to look for.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
At sea, celestial navigation, which came into its own in the late 1700s, requires algorithms to crunch the inputs from a sextant that allows mariners to determine their position on the surface of a sphere.
—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Visitors can explore intact shipyard buildings, interactive exhibits and displays highlighting Indigenous and Black mariners.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Houthis made a similar threat during the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and killed at least nine mariners and sank four ships in over 100 attacks, often targeting vessels with tangential or no ties to Israel.
—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
This included 500 years of Black mariners in fishing, sailing, surfing and whaling.
—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.
—
ABC News,
20 May 2026
For casual mariners like me, an increasing number of small ships are now incorporating sails both for ambiance and fuel efficiency.
—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariners
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The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.
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Most recently, New Delhi protested against US strikes that killed three Indian sailors.
Noun
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The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.
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The money will fund 12 community health workers, five nurse navigators and three social workers, Simpson said.
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“Mariners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariners. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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