as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
old swabs swapping sea stories as they spend their last days in the veterans' home
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Recent Examples of swab
Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Others who are a bit more subtle will require testing via a nose and throat swab.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Before all else, try home remedies: swab a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide onto the sore several times per day, or rinse with warm water and salt.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The swabs made for the study had two sides, so an astronaut would sample the same spot on the surface twice.
—Ars Technica, 2 Mar. 2025
Others who are a bit more subtle will require testing via a nose and throat swab.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Verb
World Athletics is set to introduce cheek swabbing tests to establish whether an athlete should be eligible to compete in its female competitions, its president, Lord Sebastian Coe, said Tuesday.
—Ben Burrows, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Before all else, try home remedies: swab a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide onto the sore several times per day, or rinse with warm water and salt.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swab
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
Verb
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Kemba never changed, the money, the lifestyle, none of it wiped the joy, the smile from his eyes and his face.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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When cleaning, simply use a dry or damp cloth to wipe it down.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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This date is also supported by a notice to mariners, but it should be taken as notional rather than something to be confident in.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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The high costs that come with building a military and commercial vessel have been a major barrier—alongside a shortage of mariners—in getting the U.S. shipbuilding industry back up to speed with its Chinese counterparts.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Was scrubbed from Friday because of bad weather in the launch recovery zone in the Atlantic.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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That may include changing your sheets, taking out the trash, running the dishwasher, scrubbing your tub, or emptying your fridge of perishables that might expire.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
26 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
Verb
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His administration brushed off the pope's past social media activity.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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There were signs something was wrong, but it was brushed off as pregnancy issues with no further examination or testing.—
Eileen Davidson,
Health,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Even basic house cleaning, like scrubbing a bathtub or mopping a floor, can qualify as moderate exercise.—
Paul Von Zielbauer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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To safely clean laminate, spray it lightly with a cleaner and mop with a dry mop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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“Swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swab. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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