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
Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The types of ingredients that were considered GRAS in 1958 included items that were already in wide use, such as salt, vanilla extract, baking powder and vinegar.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Guenther salted the game away with an empty-netter and Lawson Crouse added an insurance goal with 22 seconds remaining.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat until onions are tender and slightly browned.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 5 Dec. 2024
The types of ingredients that were considered GRAS in 1958 included items that were already in wide use, such as salt, vanilla extract, baking powder and vinegar.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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
The cheese is salted and aged, with the temperature and humidity closely monitored throughout the process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Guenther salted the game away with an empty-netter and Lawson Crouse added an insurance goal with 22 seconds remaining.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
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The Savannah will be carrying a crew of 103 sailors and will not dock at the nearby Ream Naval Base, a site that has raised alarm in Washington and other Western capitals due to its potential use by Chinese military assets.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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When the armed men stationed at the pumps grabbed Lala and tried to add her to the captives inside, Franks and the cop busted in from the back, taking down a few bad guys and saving dozens of abducted women inside (including the one who’d been with the sailor).Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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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African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop.Eliot Stein, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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This is the time to embrace avant-garde styles, mix unexpected textures and experiment with daring color palettes that might have once felt too risky.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ancient Greek mariners sailing through the Strait of Messina had a dilemma.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Forecasters are warning that high winds are only expected to worsen through at least Wednesday, with several warnings issued across the state, both on land and for mariners.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Get The Recipe 12 of 21 Chicken Cordon Bleu This classic pan-fried chicken is filled with salty ham and melty cheese.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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California white sturgeon is known for a rich, creamy flavor and a salty edge, if a slightly softer texture than other breeds.Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it Feb. 13, 2024 Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Although this production of tar will require further study, Ochando says the work aligns with the current suppositions about tar production.Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Initially thought to be tar balls, the golf-ball-size debris turned out to be something much different — a combination of decomposed cooking oils, hair and food waste, the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said Wednesday.Peter Guo, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The fibers were bundled up into a 2.5-millimeter-thick (0.1-inch) catheter, which was initially inserted into animal brain models of TBI.New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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But instead of inserting a shell, heloudly snapped it back shut, with that sharp, signature ratcheting sound shotguns are famous for.Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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