Thesaurus results for SEA DOG

sea dog

noun

Definition of sea dog

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel the tale of a grizzled old sea dog who sets out for one last voyage

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Recent Examples of sea dog On the inaugural voyage in May 2022, the passenger list included everyone from experienced, 40-cruises-under-their-belts sea dogs to first-timers; birthday-party groups to singletons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Apr. 2026 Paternoster Row stands a few blocks away from the Old Bailey courts and Newgate Prison, where so many sea dogs were dragged in chains, tried and sentenced to death. — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024 So often pirate narratives focus on the adventure, the treasure, or the sea dog himself. — Hannah Fish, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2023 Try the East Lothian seafood chowder and NB sea dog cocktail, made with gin. — Karen Gardiner, Washington Post, 27 May 2022

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After nine months at sea, the sailors and Marines of the USS Abraham Lincoln are trading their cargo pants and boots for shorts and flip-flops.

— Sam Winslade, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
The Navy had dismissed reports about sailors onboard struggling with mental health concerns.

— Sakchai Lalit, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sailor

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Carnival Conquest altered course in the Caribbean this week to assist a mariner in distress, the cruise line said.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Spanish authorities have issued recommendations for mariners intended to reduce risks to both the animals and people aboard vessels.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mariner

Noun

That navigator works to understand their needs and challenges, and then provides tailored recommendations.

— Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Ricki Fairley, co-founder of Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, recommended first finding a patient navigator at the hospital or cancer center to assist you.

— Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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