as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea
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as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things
the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language
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Recent Examples of salt
Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Add dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper and salt; toss until evenly combined.
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—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
However, most moray eels specifically adapted to an estuary habitat with mixed salt and fresh water are considered rare.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Jan. 2025
Add dill, parsley, lemon zest, pepper and salt; toss until evenly combined.
3.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
In addition to the obvious damage done to a vehicle’s upholstery and carpeting, floodwater is a corrosive and abrasive mixture of water and dirt (and sometimes salt) that works its way virtually everywhere within a vehicle.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Verb
Owners should be cautious about walking areas where the sidewalks or roads are salted, as the texture and chemicals can irritate or cut a dog's paw pads.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
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The late former president may have served honorably as a sailor, but his instincts as president were to shrink and deprioritize America’s naval forces.Steven Wills, National Review, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite influencing multiple books and movies, in many ways, the sailors' real-life tale is even more harrowing.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When water comes back to saline lakes, the brine flies can repopulate quickly.Daniel Rothberg, Vox, 1 Oct. 2024
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Mono Lake provides habitat for imperiled shorebirds such as Wilson’s phalaropes, which stop at saline lakes during their long migrations, feeding on brine flies and other invertebrates.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
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Enter, pre-fall 25—a culmination of the seasons, such as summer staples like billowy skirts and dresses, mixed with early fall favorites like suede handbags, knee-high boots, and cropped jackets.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
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Based out of smaller home ports such as Greenport on Long Island, the Picket Force flotilla was known informally as the Corsair Fleet or, sometimes, the Hooligan Navy, an unsubtle nod to the ragtag collection of mariners at its core.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Perched atop a windswept bluff, this Victorian Gothic beauty has been guiding mariners since 1890.Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The salty cheese fuses beautifully with the sweet and spicy onions.Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
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Its rich, fearlessly salty presence adds pop to dishes like pad thai, lime chili shrimp and papaya salad.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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There’s also a whisper of damask rose weaving throughout, adding an elegant touch without overwhelming the composition.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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The ground is sticky, and the air is filled with a strong smell of tar.Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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The nose is redolent of overripe banana, sweet apple, and a hint of tar; on the palate, sweet notes of pineapple, coconut and vanilla are met by a dry, peppery spice.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At the hospital, surgeons inserted a shunt to control swelling in Manning's brain and tended to his many injuries.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or on high 2 to 3 hours or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the middle of a chop registers 145°F.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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