as in rower
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
"All oars ho!" the boatswain ordered
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Recent Examples of oar
Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
This design allows the appendages to fan out underwater, so they can be used like an oar.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
—National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Noun
Aside from a single oar found the following day, there was no sign of Wade.
—Bjorn Dihle, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
This design allows the appendages to fan out underwater, so they can be used like an oar.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.
—Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
—National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oar
Noun
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The latter include Sebastian Bea, a former longtime BlackRock executive and Olympic rower, who is now President of a digital asset treasury called ReserveOne.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
3 Dec. 2025
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The Boating Party, on the other hand, features an athletic rower in smart clothing, perched front and center.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ward wondered if Ryan had had an accident trying to paddle with the fishing net.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Read more on Gantner’s tips on how to paddle and experience Lake Superior safely.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Moran rowed crew all four years at the prestigious school, while Schlossberg studied history.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Roughly $11 billion will be directed toward the Agriculture Department’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which will provide one-time payments to row crop farmers, according to the White House.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At 16, the Hoopa Valley tribal member was about to kayak more than 300 miles down the Klamath River from its headwaters in southern Oregon.—
The Editors,
Outside,
15 Dec. 2025
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Whether your teen wants to chill by the pool, join a dance party, or kayak through a glacier bay, cruises offer a safe and exciting environment where everyone can enjoy the journey in their own way.—
Jessica Griscavage,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is not an activity for beginners, the faint of heart, or the day-tripper, but kayaking or canoeing the Savonoski Loop is sure to be a memorable adventure.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Plunge into the pristine waters for snorkeling, kayaking, outrigger canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Oar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oar. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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