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#1·Apr 27, 2026
One who or that which oils.
The order to rename the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk – christened four years ago – is unusual but is in line with the White House mandate to reverse a number of military initiatives by Democratic presidents.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(informal) An oilskin coat.
The order to rename the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk – christened four years ago – is unusual but is in line with the White House mandate to reverse a number of military initiatives by Democratic presidents.
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“Future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO-210) John Lewis-class replenishment oiler leaving San Diego for sea trials - May 5, 2026 SRC: YT- SanDiegoWebcam”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(nautical) An oil tanker.
There were a lot of renegades down towards the Mexican line who made a raid once in a while, and a few oilers livin' near had water holes in the foothills,
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