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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oarswomen
Noun
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At the end of each stroke, when the insect lifts these oars from the water, the fans snap shut.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025 -
The Chinese take-out eatery included a dining area themed to look like a Tiki lounge with bamboo, oars, totems and puffer fish lamps.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The title was ripped from a speech by Irish rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who claimed the country’s first-ever medals in the sport at the Rio 2016 Olympics and quickly became overnight sensations for their underdog accomplishment.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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On the inaugural voyage in May 2022, the passenger list included everyone from experienced, 40-cruises-under-their-belts sea dogs to first-timers; birthday-party groups to singletons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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