as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Recent Examples of seafarer
The United Nations has proposed a safety corridor in order to evacuate some 20,000 seafarers stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf.
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Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Most vessels appear to be holding positions outside Hormuz, with thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the Gulf.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The sophisticated safety architecture should put seafarers’ minds at ease, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Container shipping firms, oil tankers and bulk carriers now must navigate a murky environment in which seafarer safety takes primary concern and insurance companies end war-risk coverage, resulting in higher surcharges for shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
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Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Most vessels appear to be holding positions outside Hormuz, with thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the Gulf.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
The sophisticated safety architecture should put seafarers’ minds at ease, too.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Container shipping firms, oil tankers and bulk carriers now must navigate a murky environment in which seafarer safety takes primary concern and insurance companies end war-risk coverage, resulting in higher surcharges for shippers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafarer
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In addition to the base’s security personnel, sailors and the base’s fire department staff will participate, Smith said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Across the chain, all profits are funneled back into the Navy and help to fund its morale, welfare and recreation programs, which offer sailors and their families access to services like day cares, gyms, counseling and community events.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ross’ second husband, mariner Joseph Ashburn, served the Revolution as a privateer and died in an English prison.—
Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 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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Historical context The Portuguese first arrived in India after the navigator Vasco da Gama’s voyages (1497–99, 1502–03, and 1524) opened the sea route from western Europe to Asia around the Cape of Good Hope.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Connecting with financial counselors, patient navigators and care coordinators could help young patients on public insurance or those who lack insurance navigate the system.—
Rhonda Winegar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Seafarer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafarer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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