as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Once in the bloodstream, these chemicals can enter waterways via wastewater, threatening coral reefs and aquatic life. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025 Add native plants around the edge of the water feature and aquatic plants in the water for cover. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 Preserving and restoring water resources such as wetlands, lakes and streams is vital for aquatic insects like dragonflies. Christopher Halsch, The Conversation, 8 May 2025 The microbial fuel cells sit in a nearby waterway, amongst aquatic grass, delivering the power. James Morris, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for aquatic
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Adjective
  • Five divers trained by an underwater choreographer will compete.
    Peter White, Deadline, 14 May 2025
  • Impossible Metals' advanced autonomous underwater vehicle series, called Eureka, relies on AI and computer vision.
    Alexandr Khomich, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • Courtney has been pushing the Navy to adopt measures to expand what has become known as the submarine industrial base.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
  • It is expected the Chinese submarine force to grow to 65 boats by 2025 and 80 by 2035 because of an expansion of submarine construction capacity.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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