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
Neptune will test various DLE technologies until the second quarter of 2026 using brine sourced from existing natural gas wells in the Altmark field.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Originally from Mexico and now based in Denmark, Noma’s head chef Pablo Soto suggests setting the table with glass jars, brine or sugar, and a spread of peak-season produce to turn preserving into a communal feast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt stung eyes and clung to skin, while the smell of brine and fish hung heavy in the air.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Originally from Mexico and now based in Denmark, Noma’s head chef Pablo Soto suggests setting the table with glass jars, brine or sugar, and a spread of peak-season produce to turn preserving into a communal feast.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Salt stung eyes and clung to skin, while the smell of brine and fish hung heavy in the air.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brine
Noun
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Today, Long Island remains a blend of suburban life, coastal culture, and historic estates while also facing challenges of rising seas and housing affordability.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thinning and disappearing sea ice also disrupts Arctic seals’ feeding habits and makes the Arctic more accessible to humans, which further increases the overall risk to these species.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Both healthy and sick sea stars carried a ton of Vibrio bacteria—which was expected, since the genus is found all over the ocean.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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The hotel contains 15 rooms and a pool exclusively for guests that overlooks the ocean.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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