as in mariners
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage
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Recent Examples of sailors
Like people are trying their best to follow the letter of the law or the exact wording of these orders without completely outing their trans sailors.
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Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
This is the second time in recent weeks sailors have received warning about an Iranian live-fire drill.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
This is the second time in recent weeks sailors have received warning about an Iranian live fire drill.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The Treasure is home to an expansive supervised area exclusive to its youngest sailors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
One legend has it that the dish was the result of ingredients salvaged by the sailors of a sunken ship.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Credit still flows to soldiers and sailors.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Lauren Hodges, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
Though his injuries were severe, the sailors watched in wonder as the cat determinedly licked his wounds, then got back to work destroying the rats threatening the ship’s food stores.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
This is the second time in recent weeks sailors have received warning about an Iranian live-fire drill.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
This is the second time in recent weeks sailors have received warning about an Iranian live fire drill.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The Treasure is home to an expansive supervised area exclusive to its youngest sailors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
One legend has it that the dish was the result of ingredients salvaged by the sailors of a sunken ship.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Credit still flows to soldiers and sailors.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sailors
Noun
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This will be a dangerous storm for mariners — with the potential for at least 25-foot seas offshore.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Coast Guard has put out a signal to other mariners for the survivors in distress.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shelter will be open only to Elk Grove residents or those with deep ties to the city, verified through a vetting process, and who receive referrals from the city’s homeless services navigators or police officers.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Updating essential health benefits to fully integrate behavioral health, increasing reimbursement for primary care and funding community health workers and care navigators would pay dividends in outcomes and equity.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are no shortage of headlines about the alarming numbers of soldiers and seamen and Marines being overweight.—
Noelle Wiehe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Sailors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sailors. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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