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mariners

NOUN

person who makes living on the sea

Synonyms

STRONG

bluejacket captain crew mate navigator sailor salt seafarer shipmate swab

WEAK

sea dog yachtie

Example Sentences

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later raised the strikes with Donald Trump, urging the US president to ensure the safety of civilian mariners.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

As part of the IMO's evacuation plan, two temporary routes through the strait could be used, with vessels being contacted individually for further instructions, according to Oman's notice to mariners provided by the IMO.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

The Jones Act was designed to preserve a domestic maritime industrial base and a pool of American mariners available during war or national emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

On June 22, Captain Newport and the rest of the mariners set sail for England.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone