as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
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Recent Examples of sea
Guided by the rare living sharks that once shared their seas, real-world expeditions seamlessly merge with cutting-edge visual effects to uncover stories from the deep and prehistoric seas in ways never before possible.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Deep, nutrient-rich ocean currents attract tons of sea life here, best seen from onboard the Dolphin Encounter cruise (included in the cost of the train ride).
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Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.
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Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Since February last year, a crowdsourced platform has recorded more than 100,000 instances of dead sea life.
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Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Deep, nutrient-rich ocean currents attract tons of sea life here, best seen from onboard the Dolphin Encounter cruise (included in the cost of the train ride).
—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.
—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Since February last year, a crowdsourced platform has recorded more than 100,000 instances of dead sea life.
—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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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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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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