as in oarsman
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
the racing shell carries four rowers and a coxswain
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Recent Examples of rower
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.
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Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
The Olympic rower Liam Corrigan shared last year that his supplement stack included 11 different vitamins, minerals, medications, and corticosteroids.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Fall delivers foliage, the return of college students, football season, and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October, drawing rowers from across the globe to the banks of the Charles River.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Back-rower Abi Burton had to lock for the first time, 19-year-old back-rower Demelza Short debuted, and Emma Sing got a shot at fullback, bumping Ellie Kildunne to the wing.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
The Olympic rower Liam Corrigan shared last year that his supplement stack included 11 different vitamins, minerals, medications, and corticosteroids.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Fall delivers foliage, the return of college students, football season, and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October, drawing rowers from across the globe to the banks of the Charles River.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Back-rower Abi Burton had to lock for the first time, 19-year-old back-rower Demelza Short debuted, and Emma Sing got a shot at fullback, bumping Ellie Kildunne to the wing.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rower
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 tandem inflatable kayak comes with a hand pump and two 86-inch aluminum oars (which could easily cost you $50 on their own).—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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My father’s sleeves rolled up at the oars of the rowing boat.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Most recently, New Delhi protested against US strikes that killed three Indian sailors.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Although Dans had never been to Greenland, his grandfather had served there as a merchant mariner during the Second World War, and had later helped construct Pituffik Space Base.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Rower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rower. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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