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as in oceanic
of or relating to the sea
he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach
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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant
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as in ranger
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Recent Examples of marine
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
For those surrounded by ocean ecosystems that are home to some of the country’s most active marine research communities, the science emerging from this species touches on deep-sea fisheries, conservation and the biology of aging itself.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Life sciences, marine and pharma are other leading targets.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
According to animal rights advocates, balloons can be harmful to birds and marine life, such as fish and turtles, who can mistake the balloon debris for food and get entangled in ribbons.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
For those surrounded by ocean ecosystems that are home to some of the country’s most active marine research communities, the science emerging from this species touches on deep-sea fisheries, conservation and the biology of aging itself.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
While shallow marine ecosystems collapsed under falling oxygen levels, deeper-water species weathered the crisis in more stable conditions, then persisted into the post-extinction world that the Huayuan biota captures.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Life sciences, marine and pharma are other leading targets.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Moon is exceptionally large compared with Earth for a natural satellite, and at only 30 Earth-diameters away from the Earth, its gravity is significant enough to be the dominant factor in determining the oceanic tides that our planet experiences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the house, Ardalan painted the parquet flooring white, which also contributed to the nautical look.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2026
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In his essay, Halifax used a nautical metaphor.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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An all-day pass is $12, payable to the ranger at the gate or via the machine in the parking lot.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The basis of which is rooted in a centuries-old maritime law.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Extensive maritime surveys at Copenhagen Harbor have been underway since 2020.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Military aircraft and naval vessels operate near Taiwan on a near-daily basis, part of a sustained effort to exert pressure and test responses.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine’s Sea Baby naval drones have repeatedly hit Russian ships in the Black Sea.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers who traveled far beyond their homeland in Scandinavia between the 9th and 11 centuries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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All that maritime commerce also attracted its fair share of Viking raiders from Scandinavia.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cave-diving archaeologist Octavio del Río and professional cave diver Peter Broger found the remains in an underwater cave between the tourist destinations of Tulum and Playa del Carmen.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The picture is conceived as a family adventure, combining large-scale underwater action with humor and emotional storytelling.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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The statue is illuminated at night, doubling as a navigational aid for sailors.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the navigational challenges for vessels and aircraft in the region, interference with satellite navigation systems could also hamper the responses of emergency services which rely on navigation aids, Dyer said, in a call with CNBC.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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