as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a weathered old seaman who now captains a tour boat
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Recent Examples of seaman
Captains and seamen alike reaped the benefits of having these scientists on board with them.
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Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The captain of a diving boat has been found guilty of seaman’s manslaughter after one of his passengers died tangled up in the propeller, according to federal prosecutors in Florida.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The captain of a diving boat has been found guilty of seaman’s manslaughter after one of his passengers died tangled up in the propeller, according to federal prosecutors in Florida.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
For their heroic efforts, two — an ensign and a seaman — were awarded medals of honor.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan.
—Nina Metz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaman
Noun
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Both researchers and conservationists continue to emphasize the importance of protecting the endangered orca subpopulation while safeguarding sailors.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Visitors can see traditional sailor activities including furling sail, ropemaking, knot-tying and hauling lines aboard the historic Star of India ship.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The same spiny oyster will be used for bracelets, and there’s a Marine Link necklace inspired by the mariner link chain used to anchor ships.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Great Lakes mariners often work a 60-days-on, 30-days-off schedule.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Rashaun Lewis, one of the digital navigators, said anyone taking the 12-hour, six-session course would receive the free laptop upon completion.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The program will add more navigators and link patients to appropriate treatment with additional pharmacists.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Seaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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