trawler

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Recent Examples of trawler Greece has come under scrutiny for its treatment of migrants and refugees approaching by sea, including a shipwreck in 2023 in which hundreds of migrants died after what witnesses said was the coast guard’s attempt to tow their trawler. Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 But a report from Norway's public broadcaster NRK and open-source information showed Russian fishing trawlers made more than a dozen passes over the area before the damage occurred. Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025 In 2009, the original Magellano 74 pioneered the crossover between adventure and sophistication in what was a very traditional trawler market. Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 The film is described as a claustrophobic drama set on a fishing trawler in the North Atlantic. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trawler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trawler
Noun
  • But just a few years ago, an urban angler caught a bighead carp weighing in at 72 pounds.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
  • Oh, and one angler at the summit asked the DNR about artificial intelligence, which younger tournament anglers are already using to great success.
    Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Men traveled the seas as whalers and sailors, bringing back knowledge from across continents.
    Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Like all large whales, the NOAA said fin whales were hunted by commercial whalers and their populations were significantly decimated.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The excess metal goes into roll off boxes or lugger boxes at the customer's factory.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
  • One of the luggers offered her the pick of the litter but warned against some old chairs.
    Jake Offenhartz, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • He may have been raised in Austin, the grandson of musicians Terry and Jo Harvey Allen, but Calder’s original goal was to simply become a fly fisherman.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
  • The surrounding San Juan Mountains are also a mecca for backcountry fly fishermen due to the sheer number of creeks and small streams in its wilderness areas.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, two workboats were visible, moored alongside the aircraft carrier's bow, suggesting both sides of the bow may have been painted with the hull number.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The Italian yard, known for building high-performance steel and aluminium workboats, established Forte Yachts to produce stylish pleasure crafts.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In it, a former summer resident returns to a coastal hamlet, now sinking under the sea, sparks memories and desires in a fisherwoman and her young grand-daughter.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Whitman is reportedly an avid fly fisherwoman.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some shrimpers readily acknowledged the broad uncertainty around Mr. Trump’s tariffs and their impact.
    Emily Cochrane, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Real Deal Even when shrimpers like Nacio innovate to become more efficient, their product can still be undercut by false advertising.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.
    Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Trawler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trawler. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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