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
In fact, some of the warmest sea surface temperatures are still in front of the storm.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Star of the Seas also has 7 pools and 10 hot tubs, including what Royal Caribbean is calling the largest swim-up bar at sea and the largest pool at sea.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Valpy hooks up with the local troop of sea scouts, despite Fonseca being entirely landlocked.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The first expedition, running May 13 to 23, immerses travelers in the pristine stillness of early Arctic summer, when sea ice dominates and 24-hour daylight casts an endless glow on the landscape.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Star of the Seas also has 7 pools and 10 hot tubs, including what Royal Caribbean is calling the largest swim-up bar at sea and the largest pool at sea.
—Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Valpy hooks up with the local troop of sea scouts, despite Fonseca being entirely landlocked.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The first expedition, running May 13 to 23, immerses travelers in the pristine stillness of early Arctic summer, when sea ice dominates and 24-hour daylight casts an endless glow on the landscape.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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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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While longtime fans of the ship are still mourning the loss of the SS United States to the bottom of the ocean, some were happy with the new museum design update.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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