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 Cleaning up the river also helps provide clean water to people and aquatic and land species. Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 The assessment, which resulted in a 266-page report, offered a range of takeaways, from the demand for more aquatic facilities to the need for more enhanced seniors’ programs. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 These aquatic feats left a lasting impression on the citizens of Santa Cruz following the princes' departure, which likely happened in 1887, according to the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Chloe Veltman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aquatic
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  • While many around the world may only recall the images of houses underwater and families carrying each other on their backs and in their arms seeking shelter, survivors like New Orleans artist and performer at the 20th Annual Commemoration event, Allay Earhart, still relive that day vividly.
    Essence, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The result is a craft that moves more smoothly and uses less energy, even in challenging underwater conditions.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Last December, lawmakers passed a short-term funding bill that included $5.7 billion in emergency funding for the submarine industrial base.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Despite the ongoing retirement of older hulls, the PLAN's submarine force is expected to grow to 65 units by 2025 and 80 units by 2035 due to an expansion of submarine construction capacity.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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