variants
also swabby
as in mariner
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
the pirate captain cried, "Ahoy, me swabbies, 'tis time to hoist the Jolly Roger!"
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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 -
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
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
Noun
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Nicotine pouches are smokeless, spit-free, and free of harmful tar and combustion byproducts.—
Edgar Domenech,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The home’s exterior showcases roofing materials crafted from tar and gravel.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Another Thunderbolt 4 port joins an audio or headphone jack on the right side.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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And the frame includes a pair of 2-watt speakers built in, as well as a headphone jack for private listening.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
15 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
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“Swabbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbie. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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