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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a rare maritime chart from the 17th century
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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the city's extraordinary boom is almost entirely due to the increase in maritime commerce
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Recent Examples of maritime
With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Strategic location Somaliland sits along one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
China, Iran, and Russia conducted naval exercises in South African waters over the weekend, operations Pretoria said were a response to rising maritime tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On a fact-finding trip, there was enough maritime traffic—four barges, eight ferries, one tugboat, one water taxi, and a yacht—to justify a harbor blockade.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Strategic location Somaliland sits along one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
China, Iran, and Russia conducted naval exercises in South African waters over the weekend, operations Pretoria said were a response to rising maritime tensions.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
On a fact-finding trip, there was enough maritime traffic—four barges, eight ferries, one tugboat, one water taxi, and a yacht—to justify a harbor blockade.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
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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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Hadi of the weather service said those increasing winds could create hazardous marine conditions in South Florida, so swimmers and boaters should stay aware.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Chicago Police Department's marine unit recovered the body underwater near the 3100 block of South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago's South Side, ABC 7 Chicago reports.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 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
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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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For Macon, the lighthouses were more than navigational aids.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Traditional search is navigational, guiding users through lists of pages.—
Eugene Levin,
Fortune,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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