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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley
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Recent Examples of ocean
The headline asks the world to protect 30 percent of land and oceans by 2030, while cutting pollution and halting habitat loss.
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William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The companies said the deal will widen access to lightweight thermal fabrics and support joint development of lower-impact versions of the materials, including ocean-safe options.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
After several moments, the shark managed to wriggle free and return to the ocean unharmed.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
And the Great Lakes do get rougher over the winter, even more so than the ocean.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The companies said the deal will widen access to lightweight thermal fabrics and support joint development of lower-impact versions of the materials, including ocean-safe options.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
After several moments, the shark managed to wriggle free and return to the ocean unharmed.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
And the Great Lakes do get rougher over the winter, even more so than the ocean.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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What begins as a token of possession becomes, when Rose releases it to the sea, a monument to lost love and freedom.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a displacement of more than 100,000 tons and a length of 1,100 feet (334 meters), the Ford is the largest warship the US has ever put to sea.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sor Juana’s verses confirm that venturing into the dating pool is always like stepping into a dark abyss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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This version of our doomed protagonist is introduced exiting a pond, with stones dropping from her dripping-wet dress — the abyss-adjacent qualities are already in full bloom.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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There were 26 seconds between the two moments, a blink but also a gulf.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Every year that passes broadens the gulf between the Taylors, all while neighborhood and country alike seem to morph into something almost unrecognizable.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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