as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
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Recent Examples of sea
Other warships have been at sea far longer.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Its size is particularly noticeable on sea days, and better for quick dips than doing laps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Tail winds for growth Even as the industry navigates choppy seas, cruise companies are looking for their next avenues for growth.
—Contessa Brewer,mallory Leonard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Famous for its classic Cycladic architecture and stunning sea views, Oia is one of the most picturesque towns on the island of Santorini.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Its size is particularly noticeable on sea days, and better for quick dips than doing laps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Tail winds for growth Even as the industry navigates choppy seas, cruise companies are looking for their next avenues for growth.
—Contessa Brewer,mallory Leonard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Famous for its classic Cycladic architecture and stunning sea views, Oia is one of the most picturesque towns on the island of Santorini.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.—
Jaia Clingham-David,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Along the Jersey Shore, expect cooler conditions due to the south winds crossing the much cooler ocean water adjacent to shore.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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