as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
our crew comprised a captain, a navigator, and a few deckhands
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Recent Examples of navigator
Patient navigators work with people to overcome barriers to care and guide them through the healthcare system.
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Lily Alvino,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.
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Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan left the Lae Airfield in Lae, Papua New Guinea, as part of their attempt to fly around the world.
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USA Today,
17 June 2026
The money will fund 12 community health workers, five nurse navigators and three social workers, Simpson said.
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Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigator
Lily Alvino,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
The journey is meant to revive a sea route not used for 300 years, and one that in the past could’ve been considered nearly impossible –– given the lack of maps and the crude vessels early navigators of the Bashi Channel once used.
—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan left the Lae Airfield in Lae, Papua New Guinea, as part of their attempt to fly around the world.
—
USA Today,
17 June 2026
The money will fund 12 community health workers, five nurse navigators and three social workers, Simpson said.
—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for navigator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for navigator
Noun
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The black-and-white snapshots of sailors hoisting lines on deck look similar to the modern scenes still playing out today.
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There may not be quite as many small-time sailors in the harbor this time, owing to the rigidity that has become inevitable since the 9/11 attacks, but plenty of weekend captains will make their way here.
Noun
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To protect these specialized mariners, pilot boats evolved into highly stable, heavy-duty vessels.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
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“Navigator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navigator. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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