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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
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
The analysis suggests that warming oceans could fundamentally alter how marine microbial communities interact and function.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Researchers are now seeking a migratory marine animal, abundant in ancient oceans, that may have possessed such sophisticated internal navigation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
All profits from stays in the Underwater Room go back into area marine conservation projects.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
The analysis suggests that warming oceans could fundamentally alter how marine microbial communities interact and function.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Modernizing Core Capabilities The company’s roots span chemicals, hydrocolloids, gelatin, functional proteins, collagen peptides, technical textiles, chemicals, marine, insurance and real estate.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Researchers are now seeking a migratory marine animal, abundant in ancient oceans, that may have possessed such sophisticated internal navigation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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Now, the Grand Slam champ unveiled an exoskeletal, oceanic outfit at the 2026 Australian Open.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Migratory sharks, like blue, oceanic whitetip, and hammerhead, face threats from unregulated fishing, bycatch, and habitat disruption.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Rooms at Marsa Al Arab are inspired by Italy’s vintage Riva boats, with understated nautical themes and terraces that look out either over Burj Al Arab, or the hotel’s marina and the sweeping curve of Kite Beach beyond.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The preppy segment revisited heritage designs such as the Portland Gary Jobson, a winter nautical shoe, and its signature loafer the Classic Dan with an additional rubber traction.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Less than an hour from Palm Springs, the Joshua Tree Visitors Center near the west entrance stays busy as the main hub for info, water refilling, souvenirs, and ranger tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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The pic explores Aragorn’s adventures as a ranger, specifically his quest to capture Gollum between The Hobbit and Fellowship of the Ring, tracking him to keep the Ring’s location from Sauron.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Jan. 2026
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First open-sea test after years of construction Unlike earlier propulsion tests conducted in rivers near the shipyard, the current trials represent the carrier’s first real-world test in open maritime conditions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ensenada also excels at maritime cuisine, with restaurants like La Concheria and in the Plaza Santo Tomás, coastal Humo y Sal, and the out-of-this-world seafood tostadas of Sabina Restaurante por La Guerrerense among the standouts.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The outing attracted dozens of naval enthusiasts to the waterfront.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sub grounds on rocks within sight of the Sweden’s coast, deep in its territorial waters, and near to its biggest naval base.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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February has a larger update, Shrouded Sky, which introduces a new map condition, ARC threat, player project, raider deck, expedition window and a map update.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Nor did their eyes shed tears over the burning library that raiders furnished with the ashes of seven thousand books, which the novelist Mamdouh Azzam had collected over fifty years inside his house in Suwayda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Go to an underwater winery in Hvar, Croatia Winemaking has been a vital part of sunny Hvar’s heritage for thousands of years.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Caribbean island already suffers extreme flooding and heat; conservative forecasts predict significant portions could be underwater by 2050 without immediate action.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Whether buyers are seeking new geographies, responsible production, flexible manufacturing or future-facing solutions, Texworld functions as a navigational system for the modern global supply chain.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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