as in oarsmen
a person who drives a boat forward by means of oars
the racing shell carries four rowers and a coxswain
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Recent Examples of rowers
The club serves between 75-100 rowers of all ages throughout the season.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The title was ripped from a speech by Irish rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who claimed the country’s first-ever medals in the sport at the Rio 2016 Olympics and quickly became overnight sensations for their underdog accomplishment.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.
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Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Fall delivers foliage, the return of college students, football season, and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October, drawing rowers from across the globe to the banks of the Charles River.
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Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Their wins marked more impressive accomplishments for Lake Phalen Rowing, which was started in 2020 and has around 20 rowers, taking in kids from ages typically from 13 to 18.
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Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The title was ripped from a speech by Irish rowers Gary and Paul O’Donovan, who claimed the country’s first-ever medals in the sport at the Rio 2016 Olympics and quickly became overnight sensations for their underdog accomplishment.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
Along Kelly Drive, runners, bikers and rowers are enduring record-breaking temperatures.
—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
The University of Texas lists 21 rowers who are international students on their women’s rowing roster.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Fall delivers foliage, the return of college students, football season, and the Head of the Charles Regatta in October, drawing rowers from across the globe to the banks of the Charles River.
—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Their wins marked more impressive accomplishments for Lake Phalen Rowing, which was started in 2020 and has around 20 rowers, taking in kids from ages typically from 13 to 18.
—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowers
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There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.
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Where the Battle of the Gullet struggles isn’t to do with how handmade the gunwales are, nor how battered the oars.
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In retaliation, Poseidon whips up the ocean, shredding sails, cracking oars, sweeping Odysseus and his men overboard.
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Rather than waiting weeks for a shipping container, sailors at forward bases can soon hit print.
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Pressed against the ship's railing, the sailors spotted a lighthouse and a water tower through binoculars.
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To protect these specialized mariners, pilot boats evolved into highly stable, heavy-duty vessels.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
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“Rowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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