as in sailors
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
ships and the intrepid seafarers who man them remain a vital part of the world economy
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Recent Examples of seafarers
Ten seafarers have died in these incidents, Black said.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Since the war began, at least 29 attacks on vessels around the Strait have killed at least 10 seafarers and injured others, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 May 2026
Ships and seafarers, many on oil and gas tankers and cargo ships, have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war began.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Thousands of seafarers, many on oil tankers or cargo ships, have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war began.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Around 20,000 seafarers have also been stuck aboard their ships since the start of the war.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Reuters said there was no comment from Tehran about the messages, noting that hundreds of ships, with about 20,000 seafarers on board, remained stranded in the Gulf as of Tuesday.
—April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The organization estimates there are 20,000 seafarers on board all of those ships.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Since the war began, at least 29 attacks on vessels around the Strait have killed at least 10 seafarers and injured others, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 May 2026
Ships and seafarers, many on oil and gas tankers and cargo ships, have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war began.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Thousands of seafarers, many on oil tankers or cargo ships, have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the war began.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Around 20,000 seafarers have also been stuck aboard their ships since the start of the war.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Reuters said there was no comment from Tehran about the messages, noting that hundreds of ships, with about 20,000 seafarers on board, remained stranded in the Gulf as of Tuesday.
—April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The organization estimates there are 20,000 seafarers on board all of those ships.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafarers
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The Secretary of Defense praised the crew of CVN-78 and the sailors Carrier Strike Group 12.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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That technology is only effective in the hands of sailors trained to operate and maintain it, which is where the schoolhouse comes in, according to Lawrence Averion, directed energy branch manager.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Noun
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These blackouts occur when intense X-ray and ultraviolet radiation from solar flares ionize Earth's upper atmosphere, interfering with high-frequency radio signals used by aviators, mariners and amateur radio operators.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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Just know that there is an army of mariners on the ships, moving those goods around the world.—
Steve Kastenbaum,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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The same thing happened in the region last year during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran and has also troubled vessel navigators in the Baltic Sea.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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For the 2025 version, our approximately 10 pairings of drivers and navigators arrived on a Wednesday and convened at Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo to sign in and receive preliminary instructions for the next day’s start.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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“Seafarers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafarers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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