as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a book about the adventurous lives of tars, skippers, and pirates of the 18th century
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Recent Examples of tar
Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s guilty plea to federal corruption charges is another strike against a Council that has been tarred by ethical and legal lapses of late and left her colleagues scrambling to restore the public’s trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Shades and awnings to screen out the sun can help too, as can painting roofs white—instead of the common black tar seen in cities—which reflects away the heat and light that black roofs absorb.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
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Noun
As Jimmy Page says, guitars were tarred by the brush of rock and roll.
—Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s guilty plea to federal corruption charges is another strike against a Council that has been tarred by ethical and legal lapses of late and left her colleagues scrambling to restore the public’s trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 5 May 2025
Verb
Coal tar or pine tar: Reduces itching and slows skin cell buildup.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 3 July 2025
Shades and awnings to screen out the sun can help too, as can painting roofs white—instead of the common black tar seen in cities—which reflects away the heat and light that black roofs absorb.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tar
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
Verb
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Forget that your Gucci purse will never again suffer smudges from hands soiled by oil or gasoline.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Lack Of Cleanliness Carpet beetles prefer to feed on dirty materials, and especially enjoy fabrics that are soiled with food, sweat, or body oils.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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As more success suddenly comes his way, McKinstry has remained the same, friendly and chuckling at his locker, dirtying his jersey and pestering opponents on the field.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Some were prosthetic buttocks, but others were people’s own buttocks, but in various states, like dirtied down and with partial covering.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Towards the end of cooking, season with salt and pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The response of the Zelensky Administration to smear anti-corruption probes as Russian propaganda is misguided and self-defeating, as many within Ukraine point out.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
24 July 2025
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My hands smeared in gore, eyes alight with frenzied ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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One was naked, with broad horizontal strokes of white ash smudged across his forehead and a large enamel pin in his topknot.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Melting makeup, smudged mascara, vanishing concealer—summer isn’t exactly easy on your routine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 July 2025
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“Tar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tar. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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