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
In addition to Chile being the world’s leading copper producer, the Salar de Atacama supports one of the world’s largest lithium reserves, extracted from the brine beneath the salt flats.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Its menu features traditional soul food dishes, including its signature fried chicken with its secret sauce and 24-hour brine soak before frying.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
After a second pilot test for lithium extraction to produce battery grade lithium carbonate, Neptune started a third pilot test earlier in September to evaluate an adsorption process to recover the mineral from brine water.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Its menu features traditional soul food dishes, including its signature fried chicken with its secret sauce and 24-hour brine soak before frying.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
After a second pilot test for lithium extraction to produce battery grade lithium carbonate, Neptune started a third pilot test earlier in September to evaluate an adsorption process to recover the mineral from brine water.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The brine of bottarga and spice of Scotch bonnet cut through the richness to balance out this dip that is a real treat to kick off your meal.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brine
Noun
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What begins as a token of possession becomes, when Rose releases it to the sea, a monument to lost love and freedom.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a displacement of more than 100,000 tons and a length of 1,100 feet (334 meters), the Ford is the largest warship the US has ever put to sea.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 24 entry-level terrace rooms start at 645 square feet, with spacious balconies overlooking the garden; the 14 Upper Terrace rooms, one floor up, are the same size, but considered ocean-facing, given the elevated viewpoint.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Inside, the main deck lounge is fitted with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that afford sweeping views of the ocean.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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