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
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.
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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
They were based on what are called chronographic spheres, or time balls, used by mariners in the 1800s to set ship clocks and navigation instruments.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the National Weather Service urges mariners to alter any plans to avoid these conditions, including remaining in port, securing vessels and seeking safe harbor.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The men were not traditional mariners but described on the crew roster simply as technicians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Lakeshore visitors and mariners will see large waves on the Great Lakes this week as high winds sweep the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The alert calls for heightened caution from mariners, especially in shallow waters.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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
They were based on what are called chronographic spheres, or time balls, used by mariners in the 1800s to set ship clocks and navigation instruments.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
However, the National Weather Service urges mariners to alter any plans to avoid these conditions, including remaining in port, securing vessels and seeking safe harbor.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The men were not traditional mariners but described on the crew roster simply as technicians.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Lakeshore visitors and mariners will see large waves on the Great Lakes this week as high winds sweep the state.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
By aiding mariners, Airy believed, such measurements provided a tangible service to the state that the newfangled spectroscopy might not be able to match.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
The alert calls for heightened caution from mariners, especially in shallow waters.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariners
Noun
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Black sailors and soldiers defended the nation, expecting recognition and security.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The regiment, established in 2007, provides comprehensive, personalized and non-medical care for wounded, ill and injured Marines and sailors attached to Marine units and their families.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shelter will not be a walk-in shelter, only open to those who receive referrals from the city’s homeless services navigators or police officers, according to Bontrager.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Updating essential health benefits to fully integrate behavioral health, increasing reimbursement for primary care and funding community health workers and care navigators would pay dividends in outcomes and equity.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Mariners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariners. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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