as in oarsmen
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 rowers
Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.
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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
Their wins marked more impressive accomplishments for Lake Phalen Rowing, which was started in 2020 and has around 20 rowers, taking in kids from ages typically from 13 to 18.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
But in resolving a class action lawsuit against San Diego State University, brought by 15 former SDSU rowers and track and field athletes, that six-figure sum represents a potentially historic breakthrough.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Their wins marked more impressive accomplishments for Lake Phalen Rowing, which was started in 2020 and has around 20 rowers, taking in kids from ages typically from 13 to 18.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
But in resolving a class action lawsuit against San Diego State University, brought by 15 former SDSU rowers and track and field athletes, that six-figure sum represents a potentially historic breakthrough.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Jan. 2026
From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.
—Jerry Cahn, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowers
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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Docked nearby is the USS Kearsarge, an amphibious assault ship home to nearly 3,000 sailors and Marines during deployment, including about 1,250 sailors and 1,800 Marines.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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However, the Aussies pushed the boat a little too hard, nosediving hard into the Hudson, a sudden stop that didn’t cause any injury to the sailors but resulted in damage to the front crossbeam and port-side foil case.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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For casual mariners like me, an increasing number of small ships are now incorporating sails both for ambiance and fuel efficiency.—
Jane Woolridge,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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“Rowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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