square-riggers

Definition of square-riggersnext
plural of square-rigger

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for square-riggers
Noun
  • Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The resort also has its own 60-slip marina for yachts, fishing charters, and boat rentals, where many visitors dock while enjoying dinner at the beloved La Balandra Restaurant & Bar.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Both all‑suite yachts introduce a sleeker, more contemporary edge, with nearly every cabin offering a private veranda or floor‑to‑ceiling infinity window.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Safety and health worries have long surrounded landfills in many cities and towns in the Philippines, especially ones near poor communities whose residents scavenge for junk and leftover food in the garbage heaps, the AP points out.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • His wife’s body was discovered by a man who was working on the property to clear out junk ahead of the property’s sale.
    Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Square-riggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/square-riggers. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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