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Recent Examples of waterman
Marron was a teacher, a community spiritual leader and waterman, his wife told KSWB.
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Kurt Hoffman is a La Jolla businessman and waterman.
—Kurt Hoffman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Black and Indigenous histories, the proud tradition of watermen and waterwomen and the bay’s impact on the region’s economy were all specified in the release as areas of focus.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Chesapeake Bay watermen went on strike over low oyster prices.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
Kurt Hoffman is a La Jolla businessman and waterman.
—Kurt Hoffman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Black and Indigenous histories, the proud tradition of watermen and waterwomen and the bay’s impact on the region’s economy were all specified in the release as areas of focus.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
Chesapeake Bay watermen went on strike over low oyster prices.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waterman
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The Field & Stream Men's slinger nylon fishing pants are designed for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
28 July 2025
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State law requires boaters, anglers and waterfront property owners to take a variety of actions to prevent the spread of zebra mussels, regardless of whether a lake has an infestation, according to the DNR.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
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Her body was found by a fisherman in the river just before 10:30 a.m. local time Wednesday near Brownsville, Minnesota—more than a dozen miles from her last known location, according to authorities.—
Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Discover Local Watermen’s Heritage The Waterman's Museum honors the region’s hard-working watermen, from Indigenous canoe makers to present-day commercial fishermen.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Clarke is doubling down on linkages between tourism and local economies—particularly among farmers, fishers and makers.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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While many Japanese fishers are trained in ike jime, the practice isn’t widely adopted in the US — and growing demand for humane harvesting techniques and high-quality seafood could generate appetite for the fish-killing robot.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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“Waterman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterman. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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