seafaring

Definition of seafaringnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafaring
Adjective
  • That demonstration confirmed the drone could operate from naval platforms without traditional runways.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The United States destroyed a key Iranian naval base in the Straight of Hormuz, sinking many vessels present, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the shipping lane was officially closed.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Several seagoing outfits on Islamorada offer day trips to two other fascinating state parks: History filled Indian Key and the botanical wonders of Lignumvitae Key.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The two companies plan to equip up to 100 of their seagoing ships with Alsym batteries as an auxiliary power source.
    Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2022
Adjective
  • That math pushes shippers toward barges and away from proper oceangoing vessels.
    Colin Grabow, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
  • In total, there were 1,009 oceangoing transits across all vessel sizes, amounting to 32.5 transits per day.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Seafaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafaring. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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