as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea
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as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salt
Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The figure below from the white paper on this project shows the acid-free dissolution and recovery of rare earth elements using a copper salt solution.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
One standout mineral in Curiosity's new discovery is siderite, an iron-rich carbonate found in surprisingly high amounts — between five and 10% by weight — alongside salts that dissolve easily in water.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The figure below from the white paper on this project shows the acid-free dissolution and recovery of rare earth elements using a copper salt solution.
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Verb
As my friends grew up and started building their own pantries, many of them also made kosher salt their default.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 8 Mar. 2025
Next, bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt the water.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
Noun
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From November 2023 until this January, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two of them and killing four sailors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trinity tells him that the delay in alerting him was her fault and the saline idea was Mohan’s.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Look for creative ingredient combinations like the Carretera, a blend of mezcal, pineapple Campari, coffee vermouth, and a splash of saline olive juice.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Titanic analyst Parks Stephenson, metallurgist Jennifer Hooper, and master mariner Captain Chris Hearn find evidence exonerating First Officer William Murdoch, long accused of abandoning his post.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hazardous seas also prompted NWS meteorologists to issue a small craft advisory warning inexperienced mariners, especially those in small vessels, against venturing out into the ocean.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Add enough salt so the water is pleasantly salty, followed by the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The exterior has a nice crust that’s slightly salty, and the texture of the bread inside has a bounce, which is likely from the provolone.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sherrod opened the scoring with a 65-yard touchdown, weaving through the defense before breaking into the open backfield.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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Emotive, enchanting and exotic, the track weaves kalimba and chanting vocals with soft, brooding piano and string parts — and even a subtle harp.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Racy aromas of cedar, bay leaves, sesame, smoke, tar and salty black licorice.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The former officials all shared their memories of environmental conditions before the EPA and landmark laws protecting clean air and water came about, when air was often hazardous to breathe in many cities and tar balls routinely stained the feet of beachgoers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Posey was a breakout star in the latter stretch of the season and was eventually inserted into the starting lineup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2025
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Tightness in your gastrocnemius (calf) muscle, which inserts into the Achilles tendon, can contribute to this strain.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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