Thesaurus results for SHIPMAN

shipman

noun

ˈship-mən

Definition of shipman

as in sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel in the middle of the vasty deep the shipman enjoys a splendid isolation that the landsman will never know

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Recent Examples of shipman The first episode establishes immediately that something is uniquely off about Widow’s Bay, and not just because Shep, a shipman patrolling the waters at night, goes missing, potentially because he’s been taken by a sinister fog. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026 The shipman embarked on Sunday for an over 48-hour journey that would take him from the Iraqi port where his vessel was anchored to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, before finally meeting his wife and parents in his hometown of Mumbai. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026 Australian shipmen are going to train with American and British personnel. — The Editors, National Review, 16 Mar. 2023

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Noun

Whether supporting the Trident missile or other systems throughout the fleet, NSWC Corona’s work equips sailors with the confidence to trust their systems — empowering them to deliver peace through strength when the nation depends on them most.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Some of the most striking parts of your reporting are the moments these sailors missed back at home, including graduations and weddings.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sailor

Noun

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
The terrain is varied, both spiritual and physical, and seems to cover land and sea, thanks to Current 93’s mariner-like contributions.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 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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