high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Due to the high sea wall, they often are confined to the water, where the feeders are only in one portion of the lake and are placed too high for some babies to eat consistently.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Cruise vacations aren’t just for those from out of town who fly in to go out on the high seas.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Here’s how superyachts are bringing elite hotel services and amenities to the high seas.
—Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Amangati has also been granted exclusive access to a rare passage through Venice’s historic Grand Canal, giving seafarers a chance to soak in landmarks like San Marco Square before hitting the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Cruise vacations aren’t just for those from out of town who fly in to go out on the high seas.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Here’s how superyachts are bringing elite hotel services and amenities to the high seas.
—Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Amangati has also been granted exclusive access to a rare passage through Venice’s historic Grand Canal, giving seafarers a chance to soak in landmarks like San Marco Square before hitting the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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