as in sailors
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 seafarers
More ships entered the Gulf over the weekend than departed, reversing a trend seen over the previous week, when efforts focused on evacuating seafarers stranded in the Gulf.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The incident disrupted an operation to evacuate thousands of seafarers from vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war broke out.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers have been stuck in the region, unable to leave out of fear of being attacked.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 June 2026
The initiative, which has taken months to conclude, will enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization said on Tuesday.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf will begin exiting through the Strait of Hormuz after safety guarantees were secured, according to the International Maritime Organization.
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Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The offices also called for navigational rights and freedoms and respect for the safety of all seafarers.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Still today, the family-run establishment works directly with seafarers who make their living harvesting the Gulf and Bay waters.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The incident disrupted an operation to evacuate thousands of seafarers from vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war broke out.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers have been stuck in the region, unable to leave out of fear of being attacked.
—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 June 2026
The initiative, which has taken months to conclude, will enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through Hormuz, the International Maritime Organization said on Tuesday.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
More than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf will begin exiting through the Strait of Hormuz after safety guarantees were secured, according to the International Maritime Organization.
—
Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The offices also called for navigational rights and freedoms and respect for the safety of all seafarers.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Still today, the family-run establishment works directly with seafarers who make their living harvesting the Gulf and Bay waters.
—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The leather T-bar sandal, instantly recognizable by its slotted construction and either partially or fully enclosed toe, was a practical choice for seafarers thanks to its ability to quickly drain water.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafarers
Noun
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Rather than waiting weeks for a shipping container, sailors at forward bases can soon hit print.
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Pressed against the ship's railing, the sailors spotted a lighthouse and a water tower through binoculars.
Noun
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To protect these specialized mariners, pilot boats evolved into highly stable, heavy-duty vessels.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Noun
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Troutman said nonurgent calls redirected to the nurse navigators will result in cost savings for Arlington.
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Additionally, employers should provide dedicated benefits navigators to guide employees through complex survivor benefits, Social Security, and life insurance decisions.
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“Seafarers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafarers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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