Atlantic
adjective
At·lan·tic
ət-ˈlan-tik 
at-
1
a
: of, relating to, or found in, on, or near the Atlantic Ocean
b
: of, relating to, or found on or near the east coast of the U.S.
2
: of or relating to the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean
the Atlantic community
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State of play: The Atlantic hurricane season began in June, and recent rain storms in metro Atlanta and South Georgia have helped alleviate some drought conditions, Murphey adds.
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 16 July 2024
Someone made a call about 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins close to shore off Wellfleet early that morning.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Italy had overthrown their own dictator and declared war on Germany, while the last two members, Iceland and Portugal, provided valuable bases to Atlantic convoys during the war.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024
Beryl’s deadly and destructive arrival on the Gulf Coast came about two months before the heart of hurricane season, and climate experts caution there are more worrying firsts that Beryl forewarns, including a rapid ramp-up to the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record.
—Chris Dipentima, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2024
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Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 16 July 2024
Someone made a call about 10 Atlantic white-sided dolphins close to shore off Wellfleet early that morning.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
Italy had overthrown their own dictator and declared war on Germany, while the last two members, Iceland and Portugal, provided valuable bases to Atlantic convoys during the war.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024
Beryl’s deadly and destructive arrival on the Gulf Coast came about two months before the heart of hurricane season, and climate experts caution there are more worrying firsts that Beryl forewarns, including a rapid ramp-up to the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record.
—Chris Dipentima, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2024
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“Atlantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlantic. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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