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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
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as in deep-sea
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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as in vast
unusually large
an oceanic field of wheat that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of oceanic
Now, the Grand Slam champ unveiled an exoskeletal, oceanic outfit at the 2026 Australian Open.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Migratory sharks, like blue, oceanic whitetip, and hammerhead, face threats from unregulated fishing, bycatch, and habitat disruption.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
However, a fresh look at the data sent back by the Cassini robotic orbiter and another go at the sums indicates that the truth might be less oceanic and more akin to a frosty dessert.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
All that said, Ireland’s oceanic climate and latitude leave a lot of room for variability of annual weather patterns, and the Irish Meteorological Service says some seasonal trends change from year to year.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Migratory sharks, like blue, oceanic whitetip, and hammerhead, face threats from unregulated fishing, bycatch, and habitat disruption.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
However, a fresh look at the data sent back by the Cassini robotic orbiter and another go at the sums indicates that the truth might be less oceanic and more akin to a frosty dessert.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
All that said, Ireland’s oceanic climate and latitude leave a lot of room for variability of annual weather patterns, and the Irish Meteorological Service says some seasonal trends change from year to year.
—Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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Theon Design’s cofounder, Adam Hawley, came armed for the task as a design veteran with a 20-year resume that includes BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, as well as a few aviation and marine clients to boot.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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These collagen supplements are normally fish-based and called marine collagen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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During a visit to France in November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took time off from diplomacy to thank a group of French fishermen who are collecting old nets from deep-sea vessels fishing for tuna and other species.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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But Greater Miami is vast, and its different neighborhoods all have their own vibe and appeal.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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In fact, knowing that this is only a sample of how women are leading the efforts highlights just how immense and vast their contributions are.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
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Stormy weather also disrupted maritime traffic between Morocco and Spain.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The aircraft can support border patrol, maritime surveillance, and communications relay missions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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One third of pelagic sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Shallow slip The researchers found that, in the case of Tōhoku, the normal layer of firm rock that usually sits between the plates actually consisted of a 30-meter-thick layer of pelagic clay, a soft, slippery substance that accumulated there over millions of years as microscopic particles settled.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2025
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Network equipment giant Cisco recorded a new high on Tuesday as well.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the games, Liberty Prime is a giant combat robot capable of mass destruction.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the Yanan segment, CCTV also aired images of the Type 055 destroyer Nanchang carrying out a similar mission while operating with the aircraft carrier Liaoning on a blue-water deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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Its economy and military paled in comparison with the United States’s industrial might, blue-water navy, and network of overseas bases.—
Caleb Pomeroy,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2025
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These stray images were then blasted away by a blazing sun that completely filled the space of awareness before transforming itself into a gigantic eyeball—a sighted sun with a black circle of iris.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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An ending to the story of this gigantic resource has yet to be written.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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