watermen

plural of waterman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watermen
Noun
  • In addition, the states will collect catch information from anglers and for-hire captains to monitor catches and gain insight into changes in angler behavior under pilot program requirements.
    Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • For instance, University of Wyoming bioeconomist Matthew Burgess has studied how fishermen maximize their catch.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 19 June 2026
  • Seafood runs in the blood of co-owners Tony Ferguson and Lisa Carol, who source from an unrivaled network of local fishermen to offer what Rose calls the freshest seafood in town.
    Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The New York Times reported on May 27 that fishers in Maryland visiting Chesapeake Bay have recently been encouraged to hunt for the invasive northern snakehead species by wildlife officials.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
  • Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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“Watermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watermen. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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