as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea
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as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salt
Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Tomatoes and semi-salt-tolerant veggies thrive in the brackish zone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
The researchers tried to replicate this damage by exposing blood vessel cells directly to salt in a laboratory dish, but the cells showed no harmful effects.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Sacramento County health inspectors closed four restaurants this week, including Carmichael’s Royal Cuisine, where a live nymph cockroach was found crawling on the salt and pepper shakers.
—Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Adjective
Then came salt coffee, when a small coffee shop owner in Huế figured that salt and coffee might make for interesting bedfellows.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Tomatoes and semi-salt-tolerant veggies thrive in the brackish zone.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
Roasted unsalted or lightly salted nuts are also considered healthful choices.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
The researchers tried to replicate this damage by exposing blood vessel cells directly to salt in a laboratory dish, but the cells showed no harmful effects.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
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That technology is only effective in the hands of sailors trained to operate and maintain it, which is where the schoolhouse comes in, according to Lawrence Averion, directed energy branch manager.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Researchers have found remains of the sailors, as well as artifacts from the shipwrecks.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In a dry climate like Colorado’s, nasal dryness can contribute to congestion, so using nasal hydration such as saline sprays can ease symptoms.—
Levi Keller,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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Guests to the 79th edition will find, on the sixth floor of the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, a sweeping, 3,770-square-foot suite decorated to conjure up the atmosphere of a Riviera view, with shades of sky blue mixed with white.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Another option is to mix matcha powder in your favorite frosting or cheesecake recipe.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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At the end of the day, these are just salty fans and keyboard warriors, so their opinions probably mean next to nothing in the eyes of Edwards.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Rasmus Dahlin scored 32 seconds into the game on a nifty backhand after weaving through Montreal’s zone.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Sarah George is the pastry chef at The Palmerston—a beloved Edinburgh restaurant—who seamlessly weaves whisky into classic recipes.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The patient wouldn’t have had the benefit of modern anesthetics, but archaeological traces at other sites suggest Neanderthals knew about medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, as well as antiseptics like birch tar.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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The project plowed through tar and oil wells that needed to be capped.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Investigators said some female victims were found naked or partially unclothed, with evidence of severe mutilation and objects including grenades, nails and household tools inserted into their bodies.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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After being tested for airtightness, helium was pumped into the glass enclosure through thin tubes inserted into the lead lining, to protect the document from corrosive oxygen and parasites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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