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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
The actions of the maritime industry — and its risk tolerance — will be a critical detail in the wake of the strikes because of Iran’s proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world’s oil and an unavoidable searoute into the Persian Gulf.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
Still, a maritime risk firm said navigational systems are being jammed in the region due to the war.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Chinese hackers might have targeted Viasat because the company serves the US government, in addition to many maritime and aviation-related customers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Criminal organizations are reportedly exploring maritime and land-based unmanned systems.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 June 2025
Still, a maritime risk firm said navigational systems are being jammed in the region due to the war.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
Chinese hackers might have targeted Viasat because the company serves the US government, in addition to many maritime and aviation-related customers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2025
Criminal organizations are reportedly exploring maritime and land-based unmanned systems.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maritime
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Long associated with prep-school and nautical styles, stripes are a classic.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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With its majestic suites, refined dining, spa facilities, live jazz, nautical adventures, tea lounge, luxury retail wing, and impeccable white-glove service, the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok continues to set the gold standard in luxury hospitality.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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These same principles apply across the broader marine agenda.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Shapiro plans to major in marine biology at the University of California, San Diego.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Shelton died in 2021 at age 100 as the then oldest living naval aviator.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The Liaoning and the Shandong have been operating simultaneously in waters east of Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines—which form the First Island Chain under the U.S. containment strategy aimed at restricting China's naval activities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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National defense in McKinley’s day largely meant preventing invasions—an undemanding task, given the country’s peaceful neighbors and oceanic moats.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Spurred on by the energy of Chuck Berry, the harmonies of the Four Freshmen, and the ecstatic production of Phil Spector, Wilson chased these highs through his vast, oceanic career.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2025
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“Maritime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maritime. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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