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
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Experts say a cheek swab might not provide a complete picture of biological aging.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
The vets pried open the jaws of the pigs to swab their mouths, took their rectal temperatures, listened to their chests, and drew blood.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Share [Findings] Skin swabs are three times as accurate as fecal samples at predicting a person’s age.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Experts say a cheek swab might not provide a complete picture of biological aging.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
It may be pulled aside and tested or swabbed by a TSA agent.
—Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
The vets pried open the jaws of the pigs to swab their mouths, took their rectal temperatures, listened to their chests, and drew blood.
—Byjon Cohen, science.org, 9 Aug. 2024
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Many are more in-depth, though, including one that follows a young sailor trying to rescue their father and learning to stand on their own feet without him.Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The current flag depicts a farmer and a sailor flanking an image of moose beneath a tree on a dark blue backdrop.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Give the gift of freshness this holiday season with Hugger Mugger’s yoga mat wipes.Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 16 Nov. 2024
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Marcus Johnson, 10, listened to his mother's cries for a while, before wiping his own tears and walking to the middle of the circle to hug her.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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The National Weather Service has issued a gale warning and high surf advisory across the coast in Northern California, calling the ocean conditions hazardous, especially for inexperienced mariners and those operating small vessels.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Third-party ship management is a growing part of the maritime industry, said Capt. Ashok Pandey, a master mariner and associate professor of maritime business at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Simply rinse well under cold water, scrubbing any dirt on the surface away as needed, and then pat dry before using.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
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Career navigators and navigator organizations are central to these approaches.Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Consult with financial navigators at patient support groups to manage debt and credit troubles.Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Then brush the outside of the bird with oil or butter before seasoning as desired.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Arrange the rings on the prepared pan and brush the top lightly with olive oil.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rather than pulling out the bulky vacuum cleaner and following it up with the back-breaking chore that is mopping, let this Onson Robot Vacuum Cleaner do the heavy lifting for you.Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The elevation also allows for easy floor cleaning with a broom, vacuum, or mop without having to move the bed.Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Swab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swab. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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