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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
Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The vehicles are used to support ground, marine and aviation units, Martinez said, as well as to coordinate internal communications and operations with outside agencies during emergencies and special operations, like search warrants and barricaded individuals.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
The Best Time to Visit On this island, marine life thrives year-round, but August to January offers the best visibility for diving and snorkeling, with up to 30 meters of clarity and low swells.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
What Happens Next High winds and elevated wave heights are expected to persist across the California coast through at least late June 5, with gradual easing forecast by June 6 or later, as officials continue to monitor weather developments and urge strict compliance with all marine advisories.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
The vehicles are used to support ground, marine and aviation units, Martinez said, as well as to coordinate internal communications and operations with outside agencies during emergencies and special operations, like search warrants and barricaded individuals.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Noun
Hartford Murray explains that the far west Sonoma vineyards chosen for their first sparkling releases offer mineral-laden, low vigor soils with extreme marine influence, a prerequisite for maintaining acidity.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
The Best Time to Visit On this island, marine life thrives year-round, but August to January offers the best visibility for diving and snorkeling, with up to 30 meters of clarity and low swells.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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Landa describes how the wine’s sea-breeze freshness and herbal lift really echo the oyster’s oceanic origin.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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But from 2020 to 2024, the average skyrocketed to 8.2 per year in Missouri, according to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, a government agency that monitors U.S. and global climates and archives atmospheric, coastal, geophysical and oceanic data.—
Zuri Primos
July 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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While the brand is less sailing-specific today, its nautical heritage lives on in accessories like this cotton sailing hat, whose slightly wider brim will go a long way towards shielding wearers from the sun.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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Located 2 miles west of St. Ignace in the Upper Peninsula, the eclectic shop sells a variety of merchandise, including souvenirs, gifts, Native American goods, apparel, a penny press, nautical and novelty items.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Hounsou will star as Max Elmi, a veteran ranger battling poachers in Kenya who joins forces with Dane Harris, a tenacious special agent and part of a team led by FBI supervisor Amanda Bruckner (Berry) working with international law enforcement to fight trafficking rings abroad.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Park rangers asked that anyone who has seen Gibbs or has information about his whereabouts to contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009, the park service said.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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As the debate over the plan unfolded, several families of hostages still held in Gaza staged a maritime protest, sailing toward the coastal waters off the Strip Thursday in an effort to pressure the government to prioritize hostage negotiations.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Not since Captain Phillips have I been so gripped by this kind of maritime warfare, all of which reaches its climax when Kiki starts handing out water guns.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rivera Lynch, who was born in Milwaukee, lived with his dad in Middleburg, Fla., where the father is a command information system security manager at the nearby naval air base.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey launched that naval force a year ago to deal with mines in Black Sea waters.—
Lorne Cook,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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To determine the importance of genes in body size and caste organization, the researchers examined clonal raider ants.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The 90-minute film follows three different warriors throughout history: A Viking raider and her son on a quest for revenge; two Japanese brothers—a ninja and a Samurai—who turn on one another in a war of succession; and a WWII pilot who investigates an extraterrestrial threat.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Currents won’t pull you underwater, but away from shore.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The sands have aided the survival of the wreck, which is roughly 50 to 65 feet underwater.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hessler served in the U.S. Army as a field artilleryman for six years, retiring as a staff sergeant before serving two years as a patrol officer for the Baltimore City Police, followed by a lateral transfer to Carroll in March of 2021.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Nov. 2024
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During the 1930s and '40s, what was left of Indianola was turned into a major training base for thousands of artillerymen.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Mar. 2024
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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