seafaring

Definition of seafaringnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seafaring
Adjective
  • Attack drones and autonomous boats have repeatedly challenged conventional naval operations in regions including the Black Sea and Red Sea.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
  • Malaysia inked a deal for the NSM anti-ship missile system in 2018 for Kongsberg to arm Malaysia’s new class of littoral combat ships under a broader naval modernization program.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • Several seagoing outfits on Islamorada offer day trips to two other fascinating state parks: History filled Indian Key and the botanical wonders of Lignumvitae Key.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The two companies plan to equip up to 100 of their seagoing ships with Alsym batteries as an auxiliary power source.
    Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2022
Adjective
  • Today, fewer than 60 large oceangoing Jones Act tankers remain in service.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That math pushes shippers toward barges and away from proper oceangoing vessels.
    Colin Grabow, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Seafaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seafaring. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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