Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deckhands
Noun
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There are no shortage of headlines about the alarming numbers of soldiers and seamen and Marines being overweight.—
Noelle Wiehe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Treasure is home to an expansive supervised area exclusive to its youngest sailors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last week’s whale sightings by the Aquarium led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to implement a voluntary slow speed zone called a Dynamic Management Area (DMA) for mariners to reduce their speed to 10 knots to protect the whales.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Coast Guard has put out a signal to other mariners for the survivors in distress.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
1 Jan. 2026
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The adaptable dining and lounging areas offer enough room for up to 12 seafarers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Phoenicians acquired a reputation as great seafarers and developed some of the first decked warships in antiquity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The shelter will be open only to Elk Grove residents or those with deep ties to the city, verified through a vetting process, and who receive referrals from the city’s homeless services navigators or police officers.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Updating essential health benefits to fully integrate behavioral health, increasing reimbursement for primary care and funding community health workers and care navigators would pay dividends in outcomes and equity.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Deckhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deckhands. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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