high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Pirate attire is encouraged during a kayaking adventure on the high seas of Whalon Lake in Naperville.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
De la Rosa crafts an exciting adventure for her two lovers, from steamy interludes on the high seas to a swoony, intimate dance in the streets of Mexico.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
About 80% of drugs are interdicted on the high seas, according to the Coast Guard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The high seas may be the best place to spot a star.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
De la Rosa crafts an exciting adventure for her two lovers, from steamy interludes on the high seas to a swoony, intimate dance in the streets of Mexico.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
About 80% of drugs are interdicted on the high seas, according to the Coast Guard.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The high seas may be the best place to spot a star.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high sea
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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