as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a book about the adventurous lives of tars, skippers, and pirates of the 18th century
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Recent Examples of tar
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shared sightings of the tar balls after a beachgoer called in to make a report.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
For a half-century, Republicans have tarred them as soft on crime.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
My favorite of all is Peter Stormare as Lucifer himself, floating down in a white suit and bare feet covered in tar like some infernal version of a southern roué whose eyebrows were seared off by the flames of hell.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
On Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue shared sightings of the tar balls after a beachgoer called in to make a report.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The final few months of the race saw multiple Best Picture hopefuls tarred by one online controversy or another, from The Brutalist’s use of AI to Anora star Mikey Madison forgoing an intimacy coordinator.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025
For a half-century, Republicans have tarred them as soft on crime.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tar
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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Arnold said many of the evacuees were exhausted and soiled.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 16-year-old, who had unspecified disabilities, weighed just 78 pounds when she was found and was only wearing a diaper because all her other clothes were soiled, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Jan. 2025
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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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Grease dirtied the handles of the ovens, the microwave ovens and the coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Instead of dirtying a larger pot for your supporting dishes, this quaint cooker will come in handy for quick (or slower simmering) concoctions while matching your kitchen atmosphere.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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To prepare frosting, beat honey, butter, and salt in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until creamy, about 2 minutes, scraping down bottom and sides of bowl as needed.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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This mineral-rich salt helps boost healthy cell activity, absorbs impurities and excess oil, and leaves skin feeling soft and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There is no music in the teaser, and the only action comes with j-hope stands up and an unseen hand smears his face with white paint as the song’s title pops up on screen.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, finally, parents have an ally in the White House—rather than an administration working hand in glove with activist organizations to smear them and chill their political participation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 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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Like other gel liners, this is easy to smudge for that perfectly imperfect smoky look.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Tar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tar. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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