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marooned

[muh-roond] / məˈrund /






ADJECTIVE
shipwrecked
Synonyms


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His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Rosmarin and the other passengers were marooned on board with "seriously ill" travellers as the cruise ship searched for a port that would accept them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Clotted ribbons of trash were drifting past, from marooned vessels forced to toss rotting garbage overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

For Dallas, a 10th straight loss leaves the Mavericks marooned in 12th in the Western Conference, and outside of playoff contention.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“Oh, you mean the gong that by rights is mine, as restitution for the way you marooned me on that island?”

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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