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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
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
An air bomb had hit the Mariupol hospital where the young Ukrainian marine was recovering from surgery.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burnt and sunk in the late 1920s, and have also become rich habitats for both marine and seabird life including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus).
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Its marine extracts nourish and promote movement and flow.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025
An air bomb had hit the Mariupol hospital where the young Ukrainian marine was recovering from surgery.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Her background is in conservation, marine biology and ecology, following in the footsteps of her grandfather, John McConnell, founder and creator of Earth Day.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
These World War I ships were deliberately burnt and sunk in the late 1920s, and have also become rich habitats for both marine and seabird life including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) and Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus).
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
Adjective
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Over the past fifty years, populations of oceanic sharks and rays have declined by over 70 percent.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dynamical climate models play a leading role, but forecasters also consider soil moisture, long-term climate trends and oceanic and atmospheric patterns like El Niño and La Niña.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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While some may love them for their easy slip-on design and preppy, nautical charm, others need a little more convincing to embrace the trend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Platforms in space Arkisys was founded in 2014 to develop the architecture to create orbital platforms similar to nautical ports.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Check with a local ranger for special warnings.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Heskett was hired as a seasonal Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger in March, roughly eight months after resigning from Lafayette.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The seashells reflect the importance of maritime connections, according to Professor Juan Jesús Cantillo.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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With state-of-the-art marinas, high-end yacht clubs, and a growing world-class coastal infrastructure, the Saudi Red Sea is emerging as the next must-visit destination for superyachts and five-star maritime experiences.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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This partnership is also emblematic of a broader industry trend toward revitalizing mid-tier and smaller American shipyards, which possess the agility to adapt to new types of naval platforms.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine also had success in strikes on Russia's oil terminals in the southern regions of Tuapse and Novorossiysk with naval drones on Wednesday, Ukraine’s military intelligence (GUR) said, according to the Kyiv Independent.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Its namesake, cattleman Oliver Loving, was shot by a band of raiders during a cattle drive in 1866, and died of shock a few days later after a doctor didn’t amputate his gangrenous arm.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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All of them have been broken into by raiders over the centuries, their walls smashed or lids prised off despite once being locked shut with metal clasps.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For starters, the thinking goes, an underwater developer has been booted from a math problem that was unsolvable.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Orbital conditions also complicate the situation, where microgravity introduces various navigational challenges.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Airline pilots routinely use iPads to view navigational charts, manuals, checklists, performance data and weather.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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