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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
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of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
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Recent Examples of maritime
Advertisement Thus, the Great Nicobar Island project has been presented as a key initiative in India’s maritime connectivity and security strategy.
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Air Force officials said the test confirmed the weapon’s performance and the bomber’s enduring ability to adapt to new maritime missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Antioxidant-rich maritime pine bark extract, sometimes referred to by the brand name Pycnogenol, may also work.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Some contend mythologising such events does a disservice to those who lost their lives in maritime disasters.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Air Force officials said the test confirmed the weapon’s performance and the bomber’s enduring ability to adapt to new maritime missions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Antioxidant-rich maritime pine bark extract, sometimes referred to by the brand name Pycnogenol, may also work.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Some contend mythologising such events does a disservice to those who lost their lives in maritime disasters.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
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The Great Lakes represents the world's largest freshwater system and are a major shipping hub, with maritime travel dating back several centuries and perilous nautical conditions marked by navigational challenges and seasonal weather.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The club itself has a nautical feel, with a palette of blue and white hues contrasting rich dark wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The weekend consists of marine science talks mixed with social events with fellow snorkelers, divers, and ocean conservationists.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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But even as new tools and strategies emerge to quiet the seas, the legal foundation that has long safeguarded marine life is under pressure.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Norwegian Sea test marks the Air Force’s latest effort to integrate anti-ship weaponry onto its aircraft to counter rising adversarial naval challenges.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dynamical climate models play a leading role, but forecasters also consider soil moisture, long-term climate trends and oceanic and atmospheric patterns like El Niño and La Niña.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The colors called to mind the heat and vibe of Havana and Miami — faded terracotta, tobacco, palm green and oceanic blue.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dogs can bark, but robots can talk back Even the most advanced quadruped robot on the market today can’t match a real dog’s innate sense of smell or its highly developed navigational instincts.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Great Lakes represents the world's largest freshwater system and are a major shipping hub, with maritime travel dating back several centuries and perilous nautical conditions marked by navigational challenges and seasonal weather.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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