as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine
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Recent Examples of brine
And that’s not to mention all the ways that Southerners have elevated vinegary pickle brine, either.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The cabbage is then packed tightly into jars or crocks, ensuring the brine covers it completely.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
Once the solids are removed, that waste is called brine, which is leftover water plus concentrated salt – sodium chloride.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Add 1 teaspoon simple syrup and 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The cabbage is then packed tightly into jars or crocks, ensuring the brine covers it completely.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 11 June 2025
Once the solids are removed, that waste is called brine, which is leftover water plus concentrated salt – sodium chloride.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brine
Noun
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During the spring and early fall, travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, calm seas, and fewer crowds.—
Mina Agnos,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Des pite the challenges of enforcement in a vast sector where goods are often shipped in covert ways by busy air and sea routes, observers also say that more can be done in China.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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He’s taught at FAU for about 20 years and goes out for regular jaunts in the ocean to tag sharks with transmitters so investigators can track their behavior.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Over 90 million Americans swim in pools, lakes and oceans every year, and one-third of that group swims regularly for fitness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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