high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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The 2023 El Niño wind shear was countered by extremely high sea-surface temperatures in the Atlantic Basin, which fueled storm formation.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Bingo and Bluey are also sailing the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, taking part in dance parties and greeting guests.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
With long stretches set in real time, the crew must use advanced tactical maneuvers to complete their mission, essentially playing 3-D chess on the high seas.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Dogs generally aren’t allowed on cruises, but after struggling to find a flight that would allow pets in the cabin, Morris decided to bring Monty across the pond in the storied ocean liner’s kennels – one of the only ways cruise travelers' furry friends can sail the high seas.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Bingo and Bluey are also sailing the high seas on Disney Cruise Line, taking part in dance parties and greeting guests.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
With long stretches set in real time, the crew must use advanced tactical maneuvers to complete their mission, essentially playing 3-D chess on the high seas.
—Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Dogs generally aren’t allowed on cruises, but after struggling to find a flight that would allow pets in the cabin, Morris decided to bring Monty across the pond in the storied ocean liner’s kennels – one of the only ways cruise travelers' furry friends can sail the high seas.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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