Definition of deep-seanext
as in oceanic
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea chartered a boat to do some deep-sea fishing

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Recent Examples of deep-sea The Minderoo Foundation, named after the cattle and sheep ranch where Forrest grew up, supports everything from deep-sea preservation to the performing arts. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 July 2026 Vessels are pictured off coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on June 28, 2026. Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 4 July 2026 This latest milestone highlights deep-sea offshore wind as a vital strategic frontier for China’s global energy leadership and for driving the commercialization of clean technology. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deep-sea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deep-sea
oceanic
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  • Summer nail trends have brought an array of different aesthetics, but the tropical, oceanic vibe continues to be popular.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • According to Royer, in the last 16 days of April 2024, the ridge axis failed, sending magma into the oceanic crust.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-sea. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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