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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
At the inauguration, Spanberger noted that the project enables ocean carriers to load more agricultural and forestry exports out of Virginia, while helping cut shipping costs and keeping farmers competitive on a global stage.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But for anyone who is sensitive to fragrance, that cozy fall candle or ocean-breeze spray can be more headache-inducing than inviting.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
While not quite North Sea temps, the 60-something (Fahrenheit) weather was chilly for the second night of summer and a steady misting rain could have been confused for ocean spray.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Dozens of Black surfers, community members and visitors appeared at Cowell Beach Friday for Black Surf Santa Cruz’s sixth annual Liberation Paddle Out celebrating Juneteenth and promoting ocean access and inclusivity.
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Gabrielle Gillette,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
But for anyone who is sensitive to fragrance, that cozy fall candle or ocean-breeze spray can be more headache-inducing than inviting.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
While not quite North Sea temps, the 60-something (Fahrenheit) weather was chilly for the second night of summer and a steady misting rain could have been confused for ocean spray.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Dozens of Black surfers, community members and visitors appeared at Cowell Beach Friday for Black Surf Santa Cruz’s sixth annual Liberation Paddle Out celebrating Juneteenth and promoting ocean access and inclusivity.
—
Gabrielle Gillette,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
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So far, the sea animals haven’t been wrong.
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Joe looks at his pleasant, comfortable life and sees an abyss.
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Sun Yuqi An underdog’s shortcut through a success scam, from city vanity to border wilderness, becomes a fatal abyss.
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The tactical posture, starting in a 5-4-1 and allowing Turkiye the majority of the ball, certainly wasn’t much surprise given the gulf in technical quality between the squads.
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The grief of last summer reverberates beyond the headlines about Heaven’s 27 and the messy social gulf the river forged.
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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