SEA CAPTAINS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sea captains

noun

plural of sea captain

as in commanders

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Seeing no evil are legions of crooked operators — customs inspectors, tax agents, military commanders, among other enablers.

— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Whenever negotiations resume, Iran's opaque power structure — spanning the Supreme Leader, the Revolutionary Guards, civilian government, commanders and other groups — will shape not only what is agreed, but whether any deal can be enforced.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of commanders

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The American League and National League teams will be managed by John Schneider and Dave Roberts, respectively, the skippers of last year’s World Series clubs.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026

Definition of skippers

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The race has been shaped by the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, confrontations that were caught on camera and fueled a backlash to Trump’s immigration policies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The judge also said ICE officers did not follow procedures established to ensure due process.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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Nearby, the Maritime Museum, housed in the 18th-century Grgurina Palace, tells the story of the captains and sailors who carried Kotor’s influence far beyond the bay, but save it for another visit if the afternoon is slipping away.

— Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026
The extended player-exclusive talks followed a meeting that included CEO Scott O’Neil, the LIV Golf executive suite and the league’s team captains.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of captains

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However, many say graft has only worsened under the aegis of generals and admirals.

— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
The country’s most senior generals and admirals are expected to provide unvarnished military counsel to the president and swear an oath to defend the Constitution.

— Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

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