merchantmen

plural of merchantman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for merchantmen
Noun
  • Liber Abaci became the go-to book for traders and an essential tool of international commerce.
    Big Think, Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • While those ships often have pools and spas, passengers won’t find the roller coasters, water slides and mini-golf courses common on larger vessels.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Merchantmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merchantmen. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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