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But in the following century, states turned away from privateers because their extracurricular pillaging became too costly.
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Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
As governments struggled to control privateers, attitudes changed, and new norms of prudence and restraint developed.
—Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The location of each of the wrecks isn’t conclusive; some are still undiscovered, while others were salvaged by survivors or privateers.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
The vessel was likely an 8-gun cutter used by the Royal Navy, the Revenue Service, smugglers and privateers.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
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Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
As governments struggled to control privateers, attitudes changed, and new norms of prudence and restraint developed.
—Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
The location of each of the wrecks isn’t conclusive; some are still undiscovered, while others were salvaged by survivors or privateers.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 June 2024
The vessel was likely an 8-gun cutter used by the Royal Navy, the Revenue Service, smugglers and privateers.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for privateer
Noun
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There are seven factions to choose from including undead space raiders, killer clowns and cybernetic marauders.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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But after her vault is invaded by raiders and her father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan) is kidnapped by Lee Moldaver — also known as the Flame Mother — she’s forced to brave the surface for the first time to find him.Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
Noun
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As was the case in the Middle Ages, unemployed former mercenaries often turn into marauders, preying on the weak to survive and wreaking havoc on ordinary citizens.Allison Stanger, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2015
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Finding clean water is challenging, marauders roam the land, and some of the humans who remain have resorted to unthinkable behaviour, like cannibalism.Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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It was enacted during a time when pirates were kidnapping ambassadors from France, and was meant to promote goodwill on behalf of America.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
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The vibe: Themes of fairs have expanded into pirate and celtic territory, like Gasparilla Pirate Fest in Florida and Pikes Peak Celtic Festival in Colorado.Analis Bailey, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024
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However, the swarthy crew has an abundance of muscles and ego, not one of the buccaneers knows how to read.Jamie Lang, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024
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The Adventureland Suite exudes the romance of exploration, while the opulent Pirates of the Caribbean Suite is filled with a trove of treasure maps, chests and buccaneer memorabilia.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Privateer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/privateer. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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