as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage
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Recent Examples of sea dog
On the inaugural voyage in May 2022, the passenger list included everyone from experienced, 40-cruises-under-their-belts sea dogs to first-timers; birthday-party groups to singletons.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Kevin Phan, 20, was reportedly fishing at about 9 a.m. local time Wednesday on Hermosa Beach, when the sea dog caught his line from a nearby pier.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Collegeville outfit came with the mask of a scowling pirate with an open eye-patch that looked more like a black eye and a sickly green pallor that would shiver the timbers of the saltiest sea dog.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Under the black flag Overall, around 4,000 sea dogs plagued the world’s sea lanes during the golden age of piracy.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
So often pirate narratives focus on the adventure, the treasure, or the sea dog himself.
—Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2023
Try the East Lothian seafood chowder and NB sea dog cocktail, made with gin.
—Karen Gardiner, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026
Kevin Phan, 20, was reportedly fishing at about 9 a.m. local time Wednesday on Hermosa Beach, when the sea dog caught his line from a nearby pier.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Collegeville outfit came with the mask of a scowling pirate with an open eye-patch that looked more like a black eye and a sickly green pallor that would shiver the timbers of the saltiest sea dog.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Under the black flag Overall, around 4,000 sea dogs plagued the world’s sea lanes during the golden age of piracy.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
So often pirate narratives focus on the adventure, the treasure, or the sea dog himself.
—Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2023
Try the East Lothian seafood chowder and NB sea dog cocktail, made with gin.
—Karen Gardiner, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea dog
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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
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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
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The same thing happened in the region last year during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran and has also troubled vessel navigators in the Baltic Sea.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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For the 2025 version, our approximately 10 pairings of drivers and navigators arrived on a Wednesday and convened at Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo to sign in and receive preliminary instructions for the next day’s start.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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“Sea dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20dog. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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