as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune
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Recent Examples of Neptune
The Florida State University grad is New York-based now, but was born and raised in Neptune Beach.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
In 1989: The U.S. spacecraft Voyager 2 reached Neptune, sending back the first close-up photographs of the eighth planet.
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AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Kyiv famously used its Neptune anti-ship missile to sink the Moskva, Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship, in the early weeks of the full-scale war.
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Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
However, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries (your second house of stability) highlights issues with money and your sense of self-worth.
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Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
In 1989: The U.S. spacecraft Voyager 2 reached Neptune, sending back the first close-up photographs of the eighth planet.
—
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Kyiv famously used its Neptune anti-ship missile to sink the Moskva, Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship, in the early weeks of the full-scale war.
—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
However, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries (your second house of stability) highlights issues with money and your sense of self-worth.
—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Neptune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Neptune
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The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
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So far, the sea animals haven’t been wrong.
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For 250 years, between 1565 and 1815, the famous galleon fleet left the port of Manila for the port of Acapulco and back, traveling for months over the treacherous ocean while carrying a lucrative flow of foods, silver, fabrics and culinary traditions.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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“Neptune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Neptune. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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