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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
Their deep-ocean habitat reinforces all of this.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The product is made with silk jacquard, and with smooth cotton sateen on the reverse side; the jacquard is woven in a pattern reminiscent of the ocean’s undulating waves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The Conservation Village is a centerpiece of the festival site and home to dozens of organizations that work on sustainability efforts for the ocean and species that live in it.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
During the period, major ocean carriers largely avoided the region, instead opting to divert their vessels around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The product is made with silk jacquard, and with smooth cotton sateen on the reverse side; the jacquard is woven in a pattern reminiscent of the ocean’s undulating waves.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The Conservation Village is a centerpiece of the festival site and home to dozens of organizations that work on sustainability efforts for the ocean and species that live in it.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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Despite the geopolitical and financial constraints, the sea-level canal studies employed hundreds of researchers who increased knowledge of the isthmus and its human and nonhuman inhabitants.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both leaders, however, dismissed questions about what the declaration between New Zealand and Cook Islands meant for Avarua’s earlier deal with Beijing, which covered matters such as deep sea mining, infrastructure and educational scholarships but didn’t contain explicit security elements.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The person who survives the abyss is the one with a dozen people standing at the top holding a rope.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The financial institution's weekly airline industry update offers a peek into the abyss.—
ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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But Kharg is just one of dozens of Iranian islands in the gulf, and others may be more important to securing the safe passage of ships – and naval vessels – through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Iran has responded to attacks by the United States and Israel with strikes against Israel and neighboring gulf Arab states.—
Aamer Madhani,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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