sea level
noun
: the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water compare ground level sense 1a
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This mountain lake sits 5,000 feet above sea level and is fed by glacial streams, giving it an iconic smooth surface and turquoise color.
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Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This increases the risk of saltwater intrusion into the aquifer — a problem already intensified by rising sea levels.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
So, with sea level rise, the water is getting higher while the land is getting lower.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
As sea levels rise, a family on a remote island rescues a mysterious woman.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
This increases the risk of saltwater intrusion into the aquifer — a problem already intensified by rising sea levels.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
So, with sea level rise, the water is getting higher while the land is getting lower.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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