Definition of brinenext
as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine

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Recent Examples of brine The swift, informed actions of the homeowners enabled the detection of the brine in the first place, Brown noted. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Following the magnesium extraction, concentrated brine could pass through bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BPMED). Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 In a separate bowl, make the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive brine, salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Signature cocktails feel thoughtful rather than trendy, including the dirty pineapple, a combination of Tulsi gin, pineapple brine, vermouth and Strega orange liqueur that has layers of tropical fruit, herbaceous notes and subtle salinity. Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brine
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  • Tehran has provided the group with sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Buildings had been constructed between the mountains and the sea.
    Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
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  • Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Its counterpoint, La Niña, is a cooling of surface ocean waters and drier weather.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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