as in captain
a person in overall command of a ship
we asked the skipper how long it would be before we reached port
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Recent Examples of skipper
Guerrero is in his ninth year as Biloxi manager and 28th season in the Brewers’ system as a skipper, third-base coach (Milwaukee, 2014-15) or minor-league infielder (1987-92, '94-95).
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
To the victors go the spoils, or in this case, to the victors go the closers (current and former), the slugger and the skipper.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
That seemed possible even as recently as October, when Albernaz was hired to be the Orioles skipper.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
To the victors go the spoils, or in this case, to the victors go the closers (current and former), the slugger and the skipper.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
That seemed possible even as recently as October, when Albernaz was hired to be the Orioles skipper.
—Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 17 May 2026
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skipper
Noun
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Jarrod Bowen, who was omitted from England’s 26-man World Cup squad, was appointed captain by former manager Julen Lopetegui in August 2024.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Senior captain Lily Gangi netted a hat trick for the Indians, senior Laila Costa had two goals, and Tenley and Emery Simmons each had a goal.—
Zach McMahon,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Zelenskyy indicated battlefield gains over the next six months could strengthen Ukraine's hand in future peace talks, echoing remarks made last week by Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky, a top Ukrainian commander.—
Richard Escobedo,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Many Naxal commanders are not taken alive.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Skipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skipper. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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