TAR Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈtär

Definition of tar

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel a book about the adventurous lives of tars, skippers, and pirates of the 18th century

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as in to soil

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Recent Examples of tar

Noun

The plasma process also produced very little smoke or tar, reducing harmful secondary pollutants typically associated with biomass conversion and making the technology a cleaner way to produce renewable solid fuel. — New Atlas, 1 July 2026 The process also generated minimal smoke and tar compared with conventional biomass treatment methods. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

Verb

It was tarred, feathered and run out of town on a Brightline rail. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 House Bill 1095 is a good piece of legislation tarred by a bad amendment that loosens requirements for public notices. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tar

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Noun

Whether supporting the Trident missile or other systems throughout the fleet, NSWC Corona’s work equips sailors with the confidence to trust their systems — empowering them to deliver peace through strength when the nation depends on them most.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Some of the most striking parts of your reporting are the moments these sailors missed back at home, including graduations and weddings.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailor

Verb

Lamb checked out of the room the next day, and a housekeeper found three large trash bags filled with bloody towels and linens that were also soiled with human waste, according to the report.

— David Goodhue August 21, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
When To Wash Sheets In Hot Water Washing sheets in hot water every time isn’t necessary for linens that are lightly soiled—think no sweaty nights or sickness.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Spanish authorities have issued recommendations for mariners intended to reduce risks to both the animals and people aboard vessels.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mariner

Noun

However, the study noted this particular lake is a terminal saline lake, which leaves salts and other minerals behind through the process of evaporation.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Curiosity is well into the higher and drier strata of Aeolis Mons, yet the rocks have salts, scours and other signs of ancient water.

— Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of salt

Verb

Darker smears around the crater’s rim contain surface rocks and lunar dust called regolith previously altered by solar winds, micrometeorites, and cosmic radiation over an extended period of time.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
The atmosphere works on them a little bit harder and reduces their strength and smears them a little bit more.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of smear

Noun

That navigator works to understand their needs and challenges, and then provides tailored recommendations.

— Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Ricki Fairley, co-founder of Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, recommended first finding a patient navigator at the hospital or cancer center to assist you.

— Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of navigator

Verb

Will Hammond, quarterback, Texas Tech Even after Cincinnati transfer Brendan Sorsby’s gambling scandal saga, which ended in Sorsby unable to play and Texas Tech leadership smudged, the Red Raiders are favored to win the Big 12.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
If yours are straight, drop, or smudge onto your lids, tubing technology can be your best bet.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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