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Recent Examples of oarswoman
Manhattan label Rowing Blazers has championed tongue-in-cheek preppy style since it was founded in 2017 by US national team rower Jack Carlson and his partner, champion oarswoman Keziah Beall.
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Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 20 Oct. 2020
Soon, a woman on another boat called out to our oarswoman.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, kansascity.com, 9 May 2017
Georgia Murray, refinery29.com, 20 Oct. 2020
Soon, a woman on another boat called out to our oarswoman.
—Diana Lambdin Meyer, kansascity.com, 9 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oarswoman
Noun
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Like a talisman, anchoring to the here and now, to both the present tense and the constant, impermeability of time, where this one moment, this one oar dipping into water in a lake, is happening now, to me, to you, but also always, but also everywhere.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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When Rockwell brought in outdoorsy ephemera like boat oars, snowshoes, and flags, the clients weren’t sure about it.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no keel, so the skilled oarsmen work hard to steer them with each stroke.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At 34 yards, the bowman sent a Rage 2-blade, 100-grain broadhead arrow through the deer’s chest.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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The aid included a task force leader, three boat operators, three boat bowmen and three boat support personnel.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 July 2025
Noun
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While four rowers take turns on the boat, another two will follow in an RV to support, tagging in when the on-board athletes need a break.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Kevin Phan, 20, was reportedly fishing at about 9 a.m. local time Wednesday on Hermosa Beach, when the sea dog caught his line from a nearby pier.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oarswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oarswoman. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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