waterman

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Recent Examples of waterman The threat of those waves is not baseless: big-wave waterman Mark Foo drowned at California’s Mavericks in 1994, while Hawaii local Todd Chesser died surfing a huge swell on an outer reef off the North Shore in 1997. Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 26 June 2025 The school’s successful teaching formula—refined over 25 years—is rooted in founder Chris Keet’s experience as a competitive surfer and lifelong waterman. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025 Marron was a teacher, a community spiritual leader and waterman, his wife told KSWB. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025 Kurt Hoffman is a La Jolla businessman and waterman. Kurt Hoffman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterman
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Noun
  • This is due to strong angler demand, easy access to saltwater and solid infrastructure, along with a strong variety of fish residing along the state's prominent coastline.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • Professional angler Cole Huskins of Gastonia won the recent Turtlebox Bassmaster Open on the lake with a three-day total catch of 47 pounds, 14 ounces.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Gregory Sharp, a commercial fisherman in the area, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation there has been an increase in shark activity in the area recently.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 June 2026
  • For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean.
    Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
  • Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterman. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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