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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While no one should be outside during a hurricane, mariners, swimmers and those who live along the coast should stay out of the water even if a storm is miles away.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025 -
The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Sirens were known for their enchanting voices who lured sailors to their ultimate demise.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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This past week, a tragic accident happened when the Mexican Navy’s training ship, Cuauhtémoc, crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, claiming the lives of a young naval cadet and a sailor while also leaving others seriously injured.—
Eric Adams,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Smoke, tar, sandpaper and leather aromas, as well as blue and blackberries.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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They’re made of rubber, so they can be used in a variety of situations: during rainstorms, on hot tar or in snowy weather.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The port hub consists of two HDMI 2.1 inputs; a USB-C connector with support for 90 watts of power delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode; two USB-A 3.2 ports; an upstream USB-B connector; a headphone jack; and a DisplayPort 2.1 input.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And rare for a smartphone these days, a 3.5-mm headphone jack is included.—
Paul Ridden
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The leader’s role: From navigator to narrator In the AI era, leadership is less about overseeing projects and more about modeling belief.—
David Michels,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But there are some apps that can hog energy while in use, such as navigators constantly accessing the GPS system.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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“Swabbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swabbie. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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