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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley
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Recent Examples of ocean
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, though, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zones 1 and 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station while the center core stage fell into the ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Normally, about 6% of global trade passes through the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in Central America, according to Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The two side boosters returned for a land landing at Landing Zones 1 and 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station while the center core stage fell into the ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Normally, about 6% of global trade passes through the Panama Canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans in Central America, according to Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice at Syracuse University.
—Alma Solís, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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The sea of red hats could’ve been a campaign ad; a fleet of expectant seniors on scooters waited to greet him.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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So for now, their aim is to chart the steadiest course possible in a sea of volatility.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Banks’ lack of effort during the 2024 season, in fact, was one of the factors that drove Dexter Lawrence to his breaking point of frustration in trying to lead a team without a winning culture of accountability out of the abyss.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The white whale may drag him into the abyss, and Melville may have gone to his grave in semi-obscurity, but neither will stay dead.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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It’s been roughly 45 days since negotiations began around a revision of the network’s rights deal with the NFL, and while CBS’ parent company has an awful lot on its plate at the moment, the gulf between expectation and reality is yawning.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
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Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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