as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
old swabs swapping sea stories as they spend their last days in the veterans' home
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Recent Examples of swab
Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
To map the space station’s microbial world, Salido and his colleagues sent swabs up to space, where astronauts sampled hundreds of surfaces.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2025
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
At the start of the study, each participant swabbed their genitals to provide a baseline sample of their ‘down there’ microbiome.
—Paul McClure 12, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Wait a few minutes and then remove the slick with a cleaner and a cotton pad or swab.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
To map the space station’s microbial world, Salido and his colleagues sent swabs up to space, where astronauts sampled hundreds of surfaces.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
In cases where the entire fish was taken, the monofilament fishing line was swabbed for DNA, the report says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
At the start of the study, each participant swabbed their genitals to provide a baseline sample of their ‘down there’ microbiome.
—Paul McClure 12, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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The racetrack, situated between the Golden Gate Bridge at the windward end of the course and the prison island of Alcatraz at the bottom end, gave the sailors plenty to think about, especially the strong current that flows through the Bay.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to Kent Online, the sailor’s three sons still believed their father was innocent after he was found guilty of Debbie’s murder in October 2019.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During one post-coital scene, Viet wipes ejaculate from Nam’s naked body.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Other moments included Nara getting her bridal makeup done, being walked down the aisle by her father and wiping Lucky's tears at the altar.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The immediate area near the crash site has been closed to mariners although the main traffic channel of the bay is open.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Isar scrubbed a launch attempt Monday due to unfavorable winds at the launch site in Norway.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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Its abrasive texture is great for scrubbing away tough stains.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Cancer Support Community (CSC), for instance, operates a helpline (888-793-9355) where caregivers can talk to a navigator for information and resources based on their unique needs, including local support programs and online communities.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and lightly brush the parchment with olive oil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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One micro-braided tendril brushed her face and a few were left free of the bun to fall over her shoulders.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Take a dip in the dark-bottomed infinity-edge pool, or play a game of doubles on the lighted tennis court and then rinse off in the outdoor shower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Once the area has been cleared, mop with disinfectant or bleach.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Literally before Reacher has even mopped the blood off his face?—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swab. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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