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as in oceanic
of or relating to the sea
he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach
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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant
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as in ranger
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Recent Examples of marine
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The United States’ plan to blockade Iranian ports and marine traffic has sent oil prices surging, as the countries reignited their tussle over the crucial Strait of Hormuz after peace talks ended without a deal.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
While shallow marine ecosystems collapsed under falling oxygen levels, deeper-water species weathered the crisis in more stable conditions, then persisted into the post-extinction world that the Huayuan biota captures.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Visit The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Since 1955, this attraction has been drawing guests of all ages to learn about and have up-close encounters with all kinds of marine life.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
The United States’ plan to blockade Iranian ports and marine traffic has sent oil prices surging, as the countries reignited their tussle over the crucial Strait of Hormuz after peace talks ended without a deal.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
To control the increasing lawlessness that was occurring in the Torres Strait region and regulate the two commercial marine industries, the colonial government of Queensland officially annexed many of the islands in the Torres Strait in 1872 and the remainder of them in 1879.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
While shallow marine ecosystems collapsed under falling oxygen levels, deeper-water species weathered the crisis in more stable conditions, then persisted into the post-extinction world that the Huayuan biota captures.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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That appears to be behaving a bit like an oceanic hot spot, leaving a trail of massive eruptions across the Snake River Plain that terminates at the immense calderas beneath present-day Yellowstone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The sleeveless asymmetrical dress was crafted from netting, adding to the nautical effect.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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But each vessel, shares a similar platform and is meant to roam the high seas, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range that could carry its owner just about anywhere.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jurors watched several hours of video on Wednesday, including Espinoza’s first interviews with Horner, during which the ranger said Horner lied repeatedly.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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Why Sightings Like This Matter for Science The ranger recognized the importance of his find and handled the salamander carefully.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sidharth Kaushal, a research fellow in sea power at the Royal United Services Institute think tank, said mine-clearing and creating a warning system for maritime threats were more likely roles for the coalition than warships escorting commercial tankers though the strait.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Michael Loria The number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz remains well below average, according to an analysis of Kpler Risk and Compliance, a global intelligence firm that tracks maritime traffic.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Demining in effect Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deployed numerous naval mines in the waterway in early March to enforce a blockade at the start of the conflict with the US and Israel.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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His comments to reporters at the White House come less than three hours after the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and after marathon talks in Pakistan this weekend failed to yield a deal.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Replacing one wealthy father for another in corporate raider Peltz apparently does just that, as Brand Beckham Peltz is now assured of celebrity and wealth without any unseemly promotional hustle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers who traveled far beyond their homeland in Scandinavia between the 9th and 11 centuries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Such underwater lounges are growing in popularity, with yards such as Feadship embracing the trend.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The defense minister detailed an operation involving a Royal Navy frigate, a Royal Air Force patrol plane and hundreds of personnel deployed to deter a trio of Russian submarines that were detected near underwater cables in Britain’s economic exclusionary zone.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Arab women created several firsts in education and precision navigational tools.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The lighthouse at the edge of Key Biscayne remains in working condition, but is no longer a navigational guide.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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