MARINE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

marine 1 of 2

adjective

mə-ˈrēn

Definition of marine

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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noun

as in ranger

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civilian

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Recent Examples of marine

Adjective

Encompassing 1,800 acres, the park protects some of the state’s most sensitive—and dazzling—marine habitats, including Shell Key, an undeveloped barrier island. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 The only person willing to take Calvin’s concerns seriously is Fonda Howander (Mackenzie Davis), a marine zoologist researching out of a nearby facility. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Atlantic Ocean marine sanctuary 130 miles southeast of Cape Cod was designated in 2016. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026 Statham plays a former marine who has to prove his innocence after he’s framed for murdering his billionaire boss. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine

Adjective

El Niño is like dropping a rock in a pond, says Daniel Vimont, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

— Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Located within an uplifted section of oceanic crust known as an ophiolite, the Bulqizë reservoir generates its own continuous supply of clean energy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of oceanic

Adjective

In addition, a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place near the fire zone at a 5-nautical-mile radius, below 3,500 feet.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Covered in nautical tattoos and given to spiritual proclamations about the ocean’s generosity, Mitt is recognizable as a type.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of nautical

Noun

The cable outlet has picked up a second season of the show, which stars Tracy Spiridakos (Chicago PD) as a crime-solving national park ranger.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
After making the deal with CBS, a local ranger knocks on Kaczynski’s cabin door and claims that local copper miners are interested in inspecting the property lines around the land.

— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of ranger

Adjective

De La Rosa is also charged with violence against maritime navigation, resulting in death, according to the indictment.

— David Goodhue October 12, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
As Green Oceans focuses on the environmental and maritime safety impacts of offshore wind development, Lombardi said the discovery could have implications for future permitting decisions.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of maritime

Adjective

Its use during the exercise simulated an attack against an opposing naval force.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Smaller ships occupied other berths, and one tanker was loading at an offshore mooring, with a UAE naval corvette standing guard nearby.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of naval

Noun

The series chronicles the rise of Norse raiders Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux) and his wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen).

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Frank and Jesse James rode with them as the raiders killed 150 to 200 men and boys and burned down nearly every business on Massachusetts Street, as well as dozens of homes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of raider

Adjective

The missiles were launched on October 14, and the test was reportedly designed to assess the operational readiness of underwater combat systems and improve the navy’s ability to carry out strategic missions, according to North Korea.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
The water level of the 90-year-old reservoir has dropped, exposing areas that were previously underwater.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of underwater

Adjective

That makes Mary Schiavo, who is a former Inspector General of the Transportation Department, think the plane may have lost its navigational instruments just as a storm moved across its path on radar.

— John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Weise said the jet would likely have had about 400 to 1,000 gallons of fuel on board, so crews would investigate if there are any navigational hazards or signs of pollution.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of navigational

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