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
This combination of road salt and brine helps to prevent the snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, keeping roads from getting too slick and causing car accidents.
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
In an email to the Observer, Grande said the agency was informed early last week by North Carolina Emergency Management about a nationwide shortage of road salt and brine as part of daily briefings.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Nearly 2 million gallons of brine were available to treat 20,000 lane miles, an effort that will continue until snow begins to accumulate, at which point roads will be plowed.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The Opposites Attract is a hot-and-dirty martini that starts with Belvedere vodka and finishes with spicy Castelvetrano olive brine, served in a glass dipped in black truffle salt.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
In an email to the Observer, Grande said the agency was informed early last week by North Carolina Emergency Management about a nationwide shortage of road salt and brine as part of daily briefings.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Nearly 2 million gallons of brine were available to treat 20,000 lane miles, an effort that will continue until snow begins to accumulate, at which point roads will be plowed.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The Opposites Attract is a hot-and-dirty martini that starts with Belvedere vodka and finishes with spicy Castelvetrano olive brine, served in a glass dipped in black truffle salt.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brine
Noun
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One of the classiest hotels in New York, and a refuge of elegant tranquillity in a sea of activity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Camelina, rosehip, sunflower, and sea buckthorn oils add omega fatty acids and antioxidants to support elasticity and suppleness, while vitamin E provides an extra layer of antioxidant protection for skin that’s feeling thin or dry.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Contact tracing and the daily testing of ocean water quality could slow down.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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As salt crusts form on the elevated end, the shifting weight causes the device to rock like a seesaw, submerging the buildup so the ocean can naturally wash it away.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Brine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brine. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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