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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley
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Recent Examples of ocean
Sáez said that the Guardamar City Council has implemented a preventive measure to detect possible specimens swept away by ocean currents.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The first factor is , which is the temperature of water at the surface of the ocean.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
With thousands of miles of warm ocean water, hurricanes known as Cape Verde storms are some of the most dangerous that threaten North America.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Picture yourself swimming in the infinity pool while enjoying stunning views of the ocean, or relaxing at the pool bar without ever leaving the water.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The first factor is , which is the temperature of water at the surface of the ocean.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2025
With thousands of miles of warm ocean water, hurricanes known as Cape Verde storms are some of the most dangerous that threaten North America.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Picture yourself swimming in the infinity pool while enjoying stunning views of the ocean, or relaxing at the pool bar without ever leaving the water.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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In the first three-plus months of the new administration, Coast Guard personnel detained more than 860 aliens and stopped as much illicit cocaine as was interdicted at sea during fiscal 2024, Adm. Kevin E. Lunday told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security on May 14.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Very dangerous marine conditions will continue for the coastal waters, sounds and rivers, with gusty winds and dangerous seas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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But laughing in the face of the abyss can be good, too.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ask Tom Thibodeau, who this season dragged the Knicks — yes, the Knicks — out of the abyss and into their first Eastern Conference Finals since VHS tapes were a thing.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, argues that incremental project finance won’t narrow this gulf.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The partisan gulf lessens for two-year colleges, with more Republicans and independents reporting confidence compared to their views on four-year institutions.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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