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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
Bose would rather float in the sky-ocean than get down to the nitty-gritty.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike larger Southern California towns, Dana Point boasts a rugged charm, with uninterrupted landscapes and sweeping ocean views from open parks and beach trails.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The angry ocean off Scituate (as pictured above) is claiming payback with more than 5,400 homes left in the dark.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The 636-mile ocean sailing race will start in Newport, Rhode Island, on June 19, with the prize-giving ceremony taking place in Bermuda on June 27.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Unlike larger Southern California towns, Dana Point boasts a rugged charm, with uninterrupted landscapes and sweeping ocean views from open parks and beach trails.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
The angry ocean off Scituate (as pictured above) is claiming payback with more than 5,400 homes left in the dark.
—Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The 636-mile ocean sailing race will start in Newport, Rhode Island, on June 19, with the prize-giving ceremony taking place in Bermuda on June 27.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
Noun
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On property, Shore Club offers guests complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment, like snorkels, sea kayaks, paddle boards, and hobie cats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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This stylish retreat on the Rangitahi Peninsula is just a 15-minute stroll from the town center and is surrounded by walking tracks that take you from bush to sea in moments.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Measure out the width of your appliance, cut it to that size, and then stuff it into the gapped area to stop items from disappearing into the abyss.—
Candace Madonna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Darnold, still just 28, is back from the abyss and ascending.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Heading into the Ukraine war’s fifth year, the gulf between the Kremlin version of reality and the lived experience of ordinary Russians remains.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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For tonight’s game, any fatigue Newcastle feel is unlikely to bridge the gulf in quality between the sides.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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