waterman

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Recent Examples of waterman Black and Indigenous histories, the proud tradition of watermen and waterwomen and the bay’s impact on the region’s economy were all specified in the release as areas of focus. Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024 Chesapeake Bay watermen went on strike over low oyster prices. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 Pick up a fresh catch at Miss Mary's Seafood, a market run by longtime watermen in White Stone. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 Earlier this summer, a group of Virginia watermen voted to explore the possibility of year-round crab fishery, but conservationists worry what that could mean for the health of the Bay. Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for waterman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterman
Noun
  • An angler who spotted the bear family took videos and shared them to Facebook on June 25.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
  • This program also runs clinics to teach beginner anglers about fishing ethics, fish behavior, how to use tackle, and how to clean and prepare fish for dinner.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The fishermen would engage in elaborate rituals before fishing in the deep ocean but not when fishing in the calm lagoon.
    Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • This nautical accent elevates any summer soirée by bringing an elevated fisherman aesthetic to your gathering.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • And some supporters hesitated to show up, concerned their advocacy would be associated with what many saw as her disrespect toward Native Hawaiians and local fishers.
    Time, Time, 9 July 2025
  • Commercial fishers land nearly 3.2 million pounds of reef fish in Southeast Florida, totaling more than $10 million.
    Rafe Pomerance, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025

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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterman. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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