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
Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
The aroma is literally that of salt or, more specifically, a salty skin after a long day spent sailing at sea.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The prawns, specifically, were grilled to perfection: salted just right and bursting with fresh flavors in each bite.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Stir in the egg yolks, zest and a pinch of salt and combine well.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
The aroma is literally that of salt or, more specifically, a salty skin after a long day spent sailing at sea.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Adjective
Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Verb
Drying, salting, fermenting, and curing were everyday necessities that gave rise to staples like stockfish from Lofoten and salted lamb, many of which remain important today.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The prawns, specifically, were grilled to perfection: salted just right and bursting with fresh flavors in each bite.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
Adjective
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Trinity tells him that the delay in alerting him was her fault and the saline idea was Mohan’s.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Look for creative ingredient combinations like the Carretera, a blend of mezcal, pineapple Campari, coffee vermouth, and a splash of saline olive juice.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But in the fifth set, when everything was on the line, Paul mixed in just enough slices and sharp angles, while Khachanov fell back to his flat, grunting power, which has its limits in these parts.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Photograph: Tyler Shane Elite Turkish Coffee $36 Amazon The Process Traditionally, finely ground Turkish coffee is mixed with water in a cezve, along with some sugar, depending on your preferences.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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And the salty protein-carbohydrate bomb was just what my body wanted.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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The pasta water is salted a little less than usual, because the bacon and cheese are already fairly salty.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The latest installment, Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, which hit theaters on May 23, continues the story set up in 2023's Dead Reckoning, weaving together elements from the previous seven films, for what is possibly the last Mission: Impossible movie.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The Shed describes The Brothers Size as a modern-day fable about two brothers in the Deep South that weaves in the rich storytelling tradition of the Yoruba people of West Africa.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Verb
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He was inserted into the game with a 2-0 count, one runner on and one out in the seventh inning against Corona.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Merely insert a capsule, select a strength, and then press a button to create a cocktail, such as a martini, daiquiri, and more in just a few seconds.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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So yes, what was once thought to be two different Karate Kid cinematic universes has been, in fact, one cinematic universe this whole time, and in a feat of pure corporate synergizing, Legends combines both of them into a super-duper KKCU.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Mbappe’s departure has actually helped; the France international registered more goals than tackles and interceptions combined in seven seasons with PSG.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The filmmakers thread these stories seamlessly into a larger picture that balances despair with moments that point cautiously toward a more stable future.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The ornate piece was threaded with brocade motifs and real chandi (silver) zari.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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At the Well, a Jewish wellness group, incorporates the Zodiac into its work.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Our testers incorporated the whitening strips into their regular routines for one to three weeks to get a full idea of how well each product held up to their claims.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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