as in sailors
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 mixes
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 salts
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The warrants said Eve had been prescribed amphetamine salts, which is commonly referred to as Adderall and used to treat ADHD.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
No synthetic dyes, chemical fizz or dehydrating salts, just pure skin loving comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Those chemicals, salts and metals have concentrated over time in the lake bed sediments, and they get stirred up into the air when the wind blows through.
—Jill Johnston, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Aluminum Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts, which block odor-causing sweat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Desalination plants are vital for water-scarce Gulf Arab countries, drawing seawater and removing salts and minerals so the water can be used for drinking and basic needs.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Breast cancer risk Antiperspirants use aluminum salts to block underarm sweat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Butlers no longer offer a choice of aromatherapy salts for post-spa baths.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The warrants said Eve had been prescribed amphetamine salts, which is commonly referred to as Adderall and used to treat ADHD.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
No synthetic dyes, chemical fizz or dehydrating salts, just pure skin loving comfort.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Those chemicals, salts and metals have concentrated over time in the lake bed sediments, and they get stirred up into the air when the wind blows through.
—Jill Johnston, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Aluminum Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts, which block odor-causing sweat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Desalination plants are vital for water-scarce Gulf Arab countries, drawing seawater and removing salts and minerals so the water can be used for drinking and basic needs.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Sweat, breath, tears and body heat are the most significant attractants, according to Orkin, because gnats are drawn to the salts, minerals and other nutrients found in human sweat.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Breast cancer risk Antiperspirants use aluminum salts to block underarm sweat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salts
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The unit has about 2,500 Marines and sailors.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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During the 2018 excursion, the pair laughed and hugged the American sailors manning the boat.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ink/Cobalt mixes dark blue and black, and Carnelian/Sky combines a light blue with bright red.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
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Sharon Stone mixes textures in a tassel dress at LACMA's Opening Gala for The David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles on April 16.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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At least 12 incidents involving vessels around the strait have been confirmed since fighting began, according to two global trackers, and at least seven mariners have been killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent research, my colleagues and I interviewed professional mariners about their experiences with cyber incidents and their preparedness to respond to them.—
Anna Raymaker,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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The story follows two competing MCs – MC Badnaam and OG – whose feud weaves together revenge, ambition, and coming-of-age themes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Breaking away from pushing out frustrating pop-up ads that interrupt games, Albert's company weaves their clients' brands into them on some of the biggest platforms.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Many streaming hubs fill each commercial break with an assortment of spots that appear due to programmatic buying that inserts ads based on algorithms tied to demographics and geography.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ives inserts hints of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 5th Symphony in the meditative work, and at other times seems to conjure up church bells through the piano.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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This recipe combines both peaches and blueberries to create one decadent summertime treat.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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View gallery - 6 images With a simple switch of a magazine, the Drone Round is claimed to turn a standard NATO caliber small arm into a drone-killing weapon that combines the scattershot of a shotgun with the speed, power and rapid fire of an infantry assault rifle.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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Templeton intersperses these pictures with fragments from her teen diaries.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Greengrass intersperses those blistering moments with scenes of firefighters and other authorities talking about how to deal with the fire and filling in plot points away from the action.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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These oral tools also come with Oxyjet Technology, which incorporates tiny bubbles of air into the water stream to better remove particles and clean the teeth and gums.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The finished bridge incorporates 4,851,700 rivets, 1,016,600 steel bolts, 931,000 tons of concrete and cables made from 42,000 miles of wire, with 552‑foot‑tall main towers, 199 feet of ship clearance at midspan, a five‑mile total length and an opening price tag of $100 million.—
Andy Morrison,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Salts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salts. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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