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Recent Examples of kayaker
The kayaker was found clinging to a log off the shore of Portland Boat Works, fire officials said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Frigid Lake Norman waters may have contributed to a kayaker’s death this week, an officer with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities said another kayaker found Rajaniemi face down in the water Friday morning with his kayak upside-down near the head of the Bodega Bay channel.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Authorities including the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant Regional Water District are searching the water for a kayaker who went missing Monday at the Marine Creek Reservoir in northwest Fort Worth.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The remains are believed to be of kayaker Robert Lawson White, who went missing in June 2023.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
For Joe Jackson, a veteran kayaker, the rapid presented a rare opportunity to send a first descent of sorts during his 23-day trip in October.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
With a lake bottom as clean as Big Green’s, the kayaker’s body should have been easy to find.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Fiercely territorial, especially during breeding season, they’ve been known to drown smaller animals and have killed at least one American kayaker.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
Frigid Lake Norman waters may have contributed to a kayaker’s death this week, an officer with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Friday.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Authorities said another kayaker found Rajaniemi face down in the water Friday morning with his kayak upside-down near the head of the Bodega Bay channel.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Authorities including the Texas Game Wardens and the Tarrant Regional Water District are searching the water for a kayaker who went missing Monday at the Marine Creek Reservoir in northwest Fort Worth.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The remains are believed to be of kayaker Robert Lawson White, who went missing in June 2023.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
For Joe Jackson, a veteran kayaker, the rapid presented a rare opportunity to send a first descent of sorts during his 23-day trip in October.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
With a lake bottom as clean as Big Green’s, the kayaker’s body should have been easy to find.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Fiercely territorial, especially during breeding season, they’ve been known to drown smaller animals and have killed at least one American kayaker.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kayaker
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The post hosted a spaghetti dinner for some of the sailors, said Keith Shanesy, one of the post's vice commanders.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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Key international organizations such as the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization also took part in the meeting to discuss ways to secure the safe passage of thousands of ships and sailors trapped in the strait.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Boylan was originally charged in December 2020 with 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter, but after the defense objected, prosecutors refiled an indictment on the single count covering all the deaths.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brandon Liberato, a seaman in the U.S. Navy, had spent every major holiday with his family, but this year was supposed to be different.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Ross’ second husband, mariner Joseph Ashburn, served the Revolution as a privateer and died in an English prison.—
Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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At least 12 incidents involving vessels around the strait have been confirmed since fighting began, according to two global trackers, and at least seven mariners have been killed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Connecting with financial counselors, patient navigators and care coordinators could help young patients on public insurance or those who lack insurance navigate the system.—
Rhonda Winegar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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So traditional navigators like her, who look to the stars, waves and other elements in nature to pilot across the ocean, see the bird's presence as a sign that land is near.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Every year, a team of oarsmen are tasked with finding the swans on a stretch of the Thames.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 July 2025
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Traditional sourdough uses only flour, water, salt, and a natural starter, with a slow fermentation process for flavor.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Begin with a whole chicken, cut-up, and seasoned with salt, paprika, and garlic powder.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the move is significant because hundreds of ships and roughly 20,000 seafarers have been stranded inside the Gulf amid Iranian threats, attacks, and the imposition of de facto tolls for safe passage.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The attacks prompted shipping companies to use a longer route, adding weeks onto journeys and forcing them to spend more on fuel, insurance and seafarers’ wages.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brittin is also a former Olympic rower, having represented Great Britain in 1988.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Athletes seeking their new professional passion upon retirement should be looking out for a good energy match, the champion rower advises.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Kayaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kayaker. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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