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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
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a pitcher who doesn’t need help keeping the ball in the park, but could always use an extra couple of marine layers.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Great beach and boating weather is expected with a low rip current risk and no marine alerts for boaters on Monday.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Miguel Moreno Dapena A 34-year-old Spanish journalist of Canarian origin, Moreno Dapena was arrested on June 13, 2025, while aboard a marine exploration vessel operating in Venezuelan waters.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This is a pitcher who doesn’t need help keeping the ball in the park, but could always use an extra couple of marine layers.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Researchers are now seeking a migratory marine animal, abundant in ancient oceans, that may have possessed such sophisticated internal navigation.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025
Great beach and boating weather is expected with a low rip current risk and no marine alerts for boaters on Monday.
—Shane Hinton, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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However, a fresh look at the data sent back by the Cassini robotic orbiter and another go at the sums indicates that the truth might be less oceanic and more akin to a frosty dessert.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Dec. 2025
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Surprisingly, researchers found a unique, massive geological layer wedged between the oceanic crust and the rigid upper mantle.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2025
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At Fish by José Andrés, seafood takes center stage with a nautical theme.—
Kristin Braswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The concept was based on time balls, nautical devices that had gained popularity in the 19th century.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Check with a local ranger for special warnings.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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Visitors are encouraged not to bring outside firewood to help prevent the spread of invasive pests; bundles can be purchased at the concession or ranger station.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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While common on land, adapting counter-drone systems to autonomous maritime platforms ensures offshore protection.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Courtney also cites new K-12 education opportunities, including those established through the Navy’s year-old Maritime Industrial Base program, that introduce students to core maritime manufacturing skills and bring in speakers and experts to inspire them about a future career.—
Hope Hodge Seck,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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The alliance had been crucial during America’s War of Independence, providing naval power under admirals such as de Grasse, troops at Yorktown, and loans that kept the Continental Army afloat.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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One advanced alloy, made of 70 percent copper and 30 percent nickel, is widely used in naval applications.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Millions couldn’t escape the raiders on the continent.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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Set two-hundred years after atomic armageddon, residents of Vault-Tec’s network of luxury fallout habitats begin to explore the radioactive territory outside their shelters and discover a nightmarish world of militant factions, irradiated creatures, vicious raiders, and feral monsters.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Even though the divers were prepped for plenty of underwater activity, the group still wasn't expecting such an up-close visit from a whale.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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By noon, roughly half of the neighborhood's streets were underwater.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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An upcoming launch into near-Earth orbit will test the use of such visual cues — including islands and archipelagos — as navigational beacons.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Proper navigational equipment could have prevented the entire ordeal.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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