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
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.
—Jane Woolridge, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Known formally as Gurnet Light, this historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
Hundreds of vessels and thousands of mariners are still stranded in and around the strait, where traffic had flowed freely for decades before the Iran war broke out.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The reports of whale sightings will come from mariners and the public, lawmakers said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Known formally as Gurnet Light, this historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.
—Steve Kastenbaum, NPR, 9 May 2026
Hundreds of vessels and thousands of mariners are still stranded in and around the strait, where traffic had flowed freely for decades before the Iran war broke out.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The reports of whale sightings will come from mariners and the public, lawmakers said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mariners
Noun
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Despite the celebration, sailors should also ease into alcohol use, Wolters said.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
23 May 2026
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The Peleliu, known as the Iron Nickel to sailors, steamed more than 1 million miles during more than 35 years of service.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.—
Ellen Sheng,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The same thing happened in the region last year during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran and has also troubled vessel navigators in the Baltic Sea.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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“Mariners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mariners. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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