SEA CAPTAINS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

sea captains

noun

plural of sea captain

as in commanders

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Noun

This can give commanders a clearer picture of the battlespace and potentially reduce the time needed to respond to a threat.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Two of Kennon’s commanders questioned the denial, with a captain offering to let Kennon go in his place.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of commanders

Noun

To be among my best of the best, a restaurant must serve dishes and drinks that are complete in terms of flavor and technique, from the premeal cocktails to dessert—like an album with no skips.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026
The knob controls volume and can be clicked to pause and resume content (double- or triple-clicking skips and reverses songs, respectively).

— Brad Bourque, The Verge, 23 June 2026

Definition of skips

Noun

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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After it was immobilized, the driver attempted to leave the vehicle and was apprehended by officers, according to NEA Report.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Many reviews mention that representatives and loan officers are easy to reach, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

— Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of officers

Noun

Wideout/linebacker Sawyer Haley, wideout/defensive back Levi Carlucci and lineman Jaysson Pittman are the team’s senior captains.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Kansas junior quarterback Cole Ballard has been voted one of five team captains for the 2026 college football season, the KU football program announced Wednesday night on social media site X.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of captains

Noun

Throughout this year, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been weakening the Navy’s leadership by blocking the promotion of nearly 20 admirals.

— Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
However, many say graft has only worsened under the aegis of generals and admirals.

— Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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