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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
The opening stretch, driven by Hermit and his unit’s search-and-rescue mission through the wrecked Maginot, feels like the marines from Aliens sifting through the aftermath of Alien.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
The mystery of how a marine animal would have evolved to grow such structures on its forehead baffled the global scientific community for years.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
However, the scientist pointed out that the number of existing marine and off-road engines is substantial, and replacing them won’t happen overnight.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
The opening stretch, driven by Hermit and his unit’s search-and-rescue mission through the wrecked Maginot, feels like the marines from Aliens sifting through the aftermath of Alien.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Coast Guard established a safety zone 500 yards around the Mississippi and is issuing marine safety broadcasts every hour to alert other vessels of the navigation and safety hazards.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
The mystery of how a marine animal would have evolved to grow such structures on its forehead baffled the global scientific community for years.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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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 colors called to mind the heat and vibe of Havana and Miami — faded terracotta, tobacco, palm green and oceanic blue.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Guests can choose from rooms, suites, and private bungalows; some have private pools, and all feature a crisp, subtly nautical design.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the shoal lies well within the Philippines' 200-nautical-mile EEZ from Luzon.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since getting up the rock is difficult, disabled visitors can ask a ranger to take them up in a vehicle.—
A.K. Whitney,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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An Arizona Department of Public Safety ranger found Johnson about one mile north in Walnut Canyon.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, this modern noir with a feminine twist features atmospheric camerawork and framing, as well as an enrapturing score by Jordan Dykstra and Brian McOmber, blending eerie strings with maritime folk.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tall ship is used to educate more than 5,000 school children a year on maritime history and pirate life.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Norwegian Sea test marks the Air Force’s latest effort to integrate anti-ship weaponry onto its aircraft to counter rising adversarial naval challenges.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Outside what is today a parking garage, a group of Union soldiers — unarmed and asleep in tents — were trampled by horses and murdered by Quantrill’s raiders.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The raiders kill many vault residents and kidnap her father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), so the sheltered Lucy sets out on a quest to find him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The European capital with an underwater labyrinth hidden beneath its streets.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Dogs can bark, but robots can talk back Even the most advanced quadruped robot on the market today can’t match a real dog’s innate sense of smell or its highly developed navigational instincts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Great Lakes represents the world's largest freshwater system and are a major shipping hub, with maritime travel dating back several centuries and perilous nautical conditions marked by navigational challenges and seasonal weather.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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