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
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.
—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
In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Out now, the all-in-one, multiloop resistance band is a first-of-its-kind product designed to replace clunky gym equipment such as reformers, leg machines, rowers, kettlebells and more.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Out now, the all-in-one, multiloop resistance band is a first-of-its-kind product designed to replace clunky gym equipment such as reformers, leg machines, rowers, kettlebells and more.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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.—
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
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When winds aren’t favorable, Kroehnke can still use a pair of oars to paddle along in his tiny ride.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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When Rockwell brought in outdoorsy ephemera like boat oars, snowshoes, and flags, the clients weren’t sure about it.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Long before the Kraken haunted sailors’ tales, something just as monstrous actually cruised the ancient seas — and scientists just found the proof.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to it, there are parties and gatherings at yacht clubs for sailors from all around who have built friendships off the water through the years.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since the beginning of the war, nearly 800 vessels have been stuck in a holding pattern near the passage, impacting about 20,000 mariners.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The reports of whale sightings will come from mariners and the public, lawmakers said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Rowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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