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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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In the long term, additional marine heat waves, like the one occurring in 2025, and their associated marine diseases and subsequent habitat losses, require global actions to reduce climate change.
—Rebecca Vega Thurber, The Conversation, 26 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
And while some, including PETA, have called for the remaining marine animals to be relocated to seaside sanctuaries, there is a notable lack of such sanctuaries.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
In the long term, additional marine heat waves, like the one occurring in 2025, and their associated marine diseases and subsequent habitat losses, require global actions to reduce climate change.
—Rebecca Vega Thurber, The Conversation, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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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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The nautical design, available in different hues like yellow, red, and cream, is an easy way to weave preppy summer style into autumn outfits.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 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,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, visitor centers, ranger programs, and maintenance services will be suspended in many places, while most of the agency’s approximately 16,000 employees are expected to be furloughed.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Saab asserts that a handful of CDMS batteries could secure hundreds of kilometers of coastline, giving nations a credible maritime strike capability for a fraction of the cost of a surface combatant.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Explore an impressive collection of locomotives, including the iconic Norfolk & Western Class J 611 steam engine, alongside classic cars, maritime exhibits, and aviation displays.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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As naval vessels filled the Delaware River that day, crowds amassed along the shorelines to cheer.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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Logistic supply lines would be under naval and air blockade; drones and munitions, not to mention replacement parts, would need to be either locally produced, pre-positioned, or delivered by air bridge at enormous risk.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 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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Where to stay On the main island of Onna, 355-room Halekulani Okinawa faces a mile of sparkling turquoise waters and is steps away from Busena Marine Park, the only underwater observatory tower in Okinawa.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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Anantara Kihavah Fresh off a massive renovation, this 80-villa resort has over-the-top amenities like an underwater restaurant as well as an observatory with the largest telescope in the Maldives.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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These include air traffic controllers, maintenance of navigational aids, flight standards, hazardous materials inspections, air traffic safety oversight, accident investigators, and airport inspectors.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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This could also help researchers learn more about ship navigational capabilities during the Roman period, the International Center for Underwater Archaeology said.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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