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Recent Examples of merchantman
These preyed upon American merchantmen who either payed tribute or showed forged British passes.
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Thomas Wendel, National Review, 4 July 2019
The Navy already has ships in the fleet that are former merchantmen.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2019
Thomas Wendel, National Review, 4 July 2019
The Navy already has ships in the fleet that are former merchantmen.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchantman
Noun
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Such reboosts have historically been done by Russia's Progress freighter.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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It was converted to a bulk freighter in 1869.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The warship is about 24 feet longer than the white-and-blue dry dock, which was built in Turkey and carried to Southern California last year aboard a heavy-lift ship.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Things were happier when Andrew visited our city in May 1985, a helicopter pilot on a British warship.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Victor Rillet, a 21-year-old Frenchman, disembarked the steamship Washington in New York in October 1864, carrying the kind of optimism that fuels both great innovation and spectacular disappointment.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tom Townsend, a former Putnam County school superintendent, said his family operated steamship tours showcasing the Ocklawaha before construction of the dam.—
David Bauerlein,
Florida Times-Union,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rooms are on the cozier side but thoughtfully designed, stylish, and comfortable, with details that make a difference, including a steamer that quickly became one of my favorite in-room amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Hold the steamer a few inches from the fabric.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Retail traders also had a hand in turbocharging the price of silver last month to record highs by buying a record amount of silver ETFs, according to data from Vanda.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some stock traders fear artificial intelligence will put software companies out of business by rendering their products obsolete.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Videos and photos posted online appeared to show the back of the tanker engulfed in flames and smoke and sinking.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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That’s after tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses suspended shipments via the strait on Saturday as a precautionary move.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It's then sent by barge to West Elizabeth.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The parents of the three Miami Yacht Club summer campers who were killed last summer when a 60-foot barge slammed into their sailboat sued the company that owns the barge, alleging negligence and irresponsible hiring.—
Milena Malaver,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Being a courteous cruiser helps everyone maximize their vacation enjoyment.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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One of the partners at the firm hired by the Massachusetts State Police to review its handling of a fatal 2023 cruiser crash used to work for the agency.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Merchantman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchantman. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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