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 However, extracting it from underground brines, hard rock and recycled batteries remains challenging because it is often mixed with sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 Add some of the Castelvetrano brine to your turkey brine for a flavorful boost that people will ask you about later. — Jenn De La Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Instead of the normal brine solution, Hall makes hers by reducing sweet tea (and adding some more later on) to increase the chicken’s astringency and juiciness. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2026 Stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, heavy cream, pepperoncini brine, ranch seasoning mix, and pepper. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brine
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Noun
  • Serbia occupies a unique position in Europe, as a longtime pro-Russian, Orthodox country lying in a Europhile sea.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Female anglerfish may permit permanent fusion with parasitic mates because male anglerfish are hard to find in the deep sea.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Overlooking the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean beyond, the modern four-bedroom, six-bathroom home is lined with walls of glass that make the most of the sweeping water views and slide open to unite the indoor and outdoor spaces.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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