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as in oceanic
of or relating to the sea
he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach
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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant
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as in ranger
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Recent Examples of marine
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Each week introduces a different theme, from superheroes and marine life to dinosaurs and outer space, giving children something new to experience throughout July.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
So when one man had walked towards the line, the marine on guard had pushed him back.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Adjective
That Delta breeze will hold steady even through the cooler weekend thanks to a deeper marine layer and winds out of the west physically bringing the cooler temps inland.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Each week introduces a different theme, from superheroes and marine life to dinosaurs and outer space, giving children something new to experience throughout July.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Noun
While visually distasteful to some, sargassum occupies a critical niche marine ecosystems and is not usually harmful to humans.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
So when one man had walked towards the line, the marine on guard had pushed him back.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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Swimming alongside oceanic manta rays and watching dolphins race beside the boat left a lasting impression, but so did the lifestyle itself.
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Panthalassa previously conducted oceanic field tests using its Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper designs in 2021 and 2024 to verify the stability of its power generation and navigational software.
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The parade marchers dressed in a sea of fishnets, glitter, metallic scales, and neon wigs, but the crowd similarly brought their nautical A-game.
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The interior decor nods to a nautical theme, with a whiskey lounge and the option for patio seating.
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Visitors should expect extended response times to water rescues and recreate at their own risk while park officials evaluate options for ranger boats and water rescue crafts.
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In Zimbabwe’s Sapi Reserve, biodiversity ranger Kristie Kundai Kabwe sees the uniform as both responsibility and transformation.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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The new fleet is expected to play a central role in Poland’s naval modernization as countries around the Baltic Sea continue investing in maritime security and underwater capabilities.
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The North Korean naval fleet has long been eclipsed by South Korean and United States naval forces, which field modern warships and submarines with sophisticated electronics and powerful missile launch capabilities.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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Corporate raiders became the enforcers.
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For decades, tomb raiders have pillaged sites across the country, selling them on the black market.
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Loke said Ocean Infinity vessels are expected to be redeployed to the MH370 mission between November and April next year, when calmer sea offers the safest and most effective window for the underwater operations.
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The new fleet is expected to play a central role in Poland’s naval modernization as countries around the Baltic Sea continue investing in maritime security and underwater capabilities.
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To ensure coordinated approach & navigational safety, the IMO evacuation plan will be paused until further clarity.
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The organization also advises laying out your route ahead of time and having the proper navigational tools, including those that work without cell phone reception.
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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