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
At least 12 incidents involving vessels around the strait have been confirmed since fighting began, according to two global trackers, and at least seven mariners have been killed.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez earlier said at least seven mariners had been killed.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The International Maritime Organization says at least seven mariners have been killed.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 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
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
Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.
—Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
Secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez earlier said at least seven mariners had been killed.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The International Maritime Organization says at least seven mariners have been killed.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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.
—Anthony Edwards, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariners
Noun
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Young sailors will learn water safety, basic terminology and how to tie knots.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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But even before escort missions commenced, US sailors found themselves in harm’s way.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, navigators sent 12,674 text messages to redirected voters that shared a map of their correct precinct, giving a hint of the scope.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Outreach workers, peer navigators, housing placement providers, emergency response personnel, and hospitals must share information, work together and be held accountable.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Mariners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariners. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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