as in captains
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 skippers
Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
While Cora, who was also part of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal, is now on the unemployment line, he is considered one of the better skippers in baseball.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Now, skippers compete in races on different classes of ice boats.
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Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Keep your eyes open for Martial and Mallow scrub-hairstreaks, lyside sulphurs, malachites, and a variety of skippers fluttering among the blooms.
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Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Yacht skippers do this with a compass, log, chart, dividers, a straightedge, and a bit of luck, as do small plane pilots.
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New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Stammen is his ninth, including three interim skippers.
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Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
13 Nov. 2025
Former big-league skippers Rocco Baldelli, David Ross or Brandon Hyde would bring managerial experience to the job.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
While Cora, who was also part of the Astros’ 2017 sign-stealing scandal, is now on the unemployment line, he is considered one of the better skippers in baseball.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Now, skippers compete in races on different classes of ice boats.
—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Keep your eyes open for Martial and Mallow scrub-hairstreaks, lyside sulphurs, malachites, and a variety of skippers fluttering among the blooms.
—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
Yacht skippers do this with a compass, log, chart, dividers, a straightedge, and a bit of luck, as do small plane pilots.
—
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Stammen is his ninth, including three interim skippers.
—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
13 Nov. 2025
Former big-league skippers Rocco Baldelli, David Ross or Brandon Hyde would bring managerial experience to the job.
—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skippers
Noun
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The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
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Celebrini was one of five alternate captains the Sharks had this past season, joining defensemen Mario Ferraro and forwards Barclay Goodrow, Tyler Toffoli and Alexander Wennberg.
Noun
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For naval commanders operating there, information can be as valuable as firepower.
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Thousand-dollar drones are eliminating systems worth millions, forcing Russian commanders to expend valuable resources defending against low-cost threats.
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“Skippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skippers. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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