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
The club serves between 75-100 rowers of all ages throughout the season.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowers
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There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.
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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).
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My father’s sleeves rolled up at the oars of the rowing boat.
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The group of sailors trains several hours a day, sometimes practicing during off-hours, making sure their moves are perfect.
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Most recently, New Delhi protested against US strikes that killed three Indian sailors.
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Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.
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Dow also said the safest way to make it out of a channel is to follow the markers, which experienced mariners know to look for.
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“Rowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowers. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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