watermen

Definition of watermennext
plural of waterman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watermen
Noun
  • Quatisha’s body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Environmental groups and area fishermen and shrimpers are suing to block the new facility, claiming regulators have not adequately assessed the cumulative environmental impacts of it when considered alongside other LNG export facilities in the area currently operating or in the planning stages.
    Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • With sea lions still eating thousands of salmon each spring at sites such as the Bonneville Dam, near Portland, some local fishers, tribal members, and politicians are pushing for the mammals’ body count to rise.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The culinary team works with local farms, ranches, and fishers to source ingredients.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Watermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watermen. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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