MARINE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

marine 1 of 2

adjective

mə-ˈrēn

Definition of marine

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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marine

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noun

as in ranger

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civilian

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Recent Examples of marine

Adjective

In a first for marine mammals, veterinarians have used bacteria-killing viruses to treat a beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) with a drug-resistant infection. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 Such data would help track volcanic hazards and protect marine infrastructure. — Yook Ji Hun, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Noun

Healthy marine ecosystems support food security, employment, coastal protection and public health. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Experts say there's a marine heatwave off parts of the West Coast. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine

Adjective

This extra oceanic warmth is also likely to extend hurricane further into fall, with more intense hurricanes more likely than not through at least early November.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The Bahamas are home to about 40 shark species, including great hammerheads, oceanic whitetip, and bull sharks, according to American Surf Magazine.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of oceanic

Adjective

As bridge construction and congestion swamp Greater Cincinnati, some travelers are shunning spans over the river and taking a more nautical commute.

— Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026
Houston’s tribute to the city’s car culture (a red slab leading the way onto the field), Minnesota picking up Norway’s nautical chant from the World Cup … and of course Tennessee fans singing Dolly Parton.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of nautical

Noun

The cost is $35 to $40 and includes all of the supplies needed to turn your child into a butterfly, a Star Wars ranger or a fairy princess.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026
In the Philippines, Ruben Gianan is a veteran ranger at Masungi Georeserve, a member of The Long Run, a global network of nature-positive lodges and travel companies.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranger

Adjective

Sisi's office said the meeting, attended by Egypt's spy chief Hassan Rashad, included discussion of the wars in Iran, the Gaza Strip and Sudan, as well as attacks on Gulf countries and threats to maritime security.

— Tucker Reals, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
The Houthis have also seized two strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, bolstering the rebels’ ability to disrupt a key maritime shipping route.

— Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of maritime

Adjective

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, eases oil sanctions and observes a Lebanon ceasefire.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Unlike major naval powers, Indonesia will use the vessel as a mobile command and support hub for helicopters, drones and maritime operations across the archipelago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of naval

Noun

Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of raider

Adjective

The Navy has pursued a range of systems, including unmanned aerial systems, uncrewed surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Parts of the Black Horse Pike are underwater in multiple places, resulting in the closure of the roadway.

— Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of underwater

Adjective

It was created in Europe as a navigational tool, with the longitudes and latitudes structured in such a way that ships could get from one place to another.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
The plane overran runway 30 on landing, struck navigational aids and hit a 2012 white Ford Econoline van owned by the Professional Ocean Service Corporation, a contract cleaning company for the airlines, Homendy said.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of navigational

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