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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
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as in deep-sea
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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as in vast
unusually large
an oceanic field of wheat that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of oceanic
Researchers aim to identify the source and mechanism of dark oxygen production, explore its potential as an energy source and assess its broader implications for oceanic ecosystems.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a restaurant that could exist nowhere else in the world, a celebration of the region’s vast oceanic bounty served with honest, unfussy deliciousness.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
This is a restaurant that could exist nowhere else in the world, a celebration of the region’s vast oceanic bounty served with honest, unfussy deliciousness.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Seagrass meadows like the Saya de Malha bank absorb about a fifth of all oceanic carbon.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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The ships’ identities were only called into question in 2015, when American marine archaeologists found yellow bricks in one of the wrecks.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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How mid-Cretaceous events affected marine top predators Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul Smaglik spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Rare deep-sea anglerfish spotted in shallow waters Condrik Tenerife, a specialist in shark and ray research and conservation, was left stunned after spotting a deep-sea anglerfish in shallow waters off the coast of the Canary Islands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s green light to deep-sea mining of those elements is a sign the U.S. is playing catch-up with China.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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From raw material cultivation to textile finishing, nearly every stage of production relies on manufacturers’ access to vast quantities of clean, affordable water.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So far, the vast majority (around 97%) of cases in 2025 have been in people who had no record of being vaccinated.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In fact, the final galleries, which explore the Titanic’s legacy and the maritime safety improvements that followed, offer a valuable sense of perspective and progress.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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As of March 1, U.S. vessels only carry 0.4 percent of global tonnage at sea, according to maritime intelligence service Clarksons Research.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 May 2025
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The scientists noticed a drop in their prey, such as small pelagic fishes in the case of seals and smaller benthic sharks in the case of sevengill sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, recent oceanographic expeditions have begun peeling back the layers of this mystery, demonstrating that the White Shark Café harbors a hidden web of life and fundamentally reshapes our understanding of pelagic shark behavior.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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So far, a handful of notable companies are on board, including gaming giant Razer.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The vast aisles crammed with giant packages, those hard-to-navigate carts, the ginormous crowds.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Indianapolis Colts: Blayne Taylor, WR, Abilene Christian A gigantic receiver (6-4, 212) with arm length that would make tackles jealous (34 3/4 inches), Taylor also ran a 4.44 40 with a 39 1/2-inch vertical and 10-11 broad jump.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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While Trump has already implemented an additional 10% tariff on goods imports from almost all countries, as well as much higher tariffs on some sectors and a gigantic duty on imports from China, the European Union has so far only threatened limited retaliatory tariffs on US goods.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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By the time the teams play, Mikel Arteta’s side will either be in a buoyant mood, having edged past Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final in Munich, or flat, their season of huge promise having failed to deliver silverware.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That plan was ultimately dumped due to the huge costs — with one estimate of a $92-million price tag — and other logistical issues.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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