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
Last week’s whale sightings by the Aquarium led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to implement a voluntary slow speed zone called a Dynamic Management Area (DMA) for mariners to reduce their speed to 10 knots to protect the whales.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard has put out a signal to other mariners for the survivors in distress.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 1 Jan. 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
This warning comes as hazardous wave and wind conditions pose significant risks for mariners and small vessels.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
The Coast Guard has put out a signal to other mariners for the survivors in distress.
—Chris Boccia, ABC News, 1 Jan. 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
This warning comes as hazardous wave and wind conditions pose significant risks for mariners and small vessels.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariners
Noun
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Commercial-grade appliances, with deep-tilt skillet and griddle, enable sailors to cook more food faster.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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In October, Regatta Bonaire draws sailors for races around Bonaire and to its neighboring islands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The program includes support from an interdisciplinary team that includes doctors with dementia experience and care navigators.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Assistance is free and confidential, Altman said, and Covered California has invested in a network of navigators to ensure help is widely available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Mariners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariners. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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