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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bowmen
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In Outbound, 2023, oarsmen paddle a boat out to sea, escorted by sinister seagulls.—
James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Rangel went on to describe what happened next, with the men using driftwood oars to attempt to row their vessel to the mainland before heavy winds ran them aground and wrecked the boat.—
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At the end of each stroke, when the insect lifts these oars from the water, the fans snap shut.—
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From an outcome perspective, these rowers were synchronizing power and rhythm in perfect alignment.—
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In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.—
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“Bowmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowmen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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