Thesaurus results for OCEAN

ocean

noun

ˈō-shən

Definition of ocean

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 Because my parents crossed oceans, defied the odds to build a new life in an unknown land. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Oct. 2026 Officials for years have discussed raising the height of the seawalls, many of which were built in the early to mid-1900s to protect coastal property from rising ocean levels. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Puerto Vallarta offers a resort experience alongside a genuine town center, and Los Cabos appeals to travelers drawn to the desert-and-ocean landscape of Baja California. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Those onboard will be crossing oceans in comfort, as the P60 offers just over 1,302 square feet of living space across the flybridge, aft cockpit, salon, and forward cockpit. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocean

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His party not only lost control of the House and Senate, but drowned in a blue wave that swept away Republicans in election contests big and small, from sea to shining sea.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
La Pajarera sky lounge in the Bless Barcelona overlooks Plaça de Catalunya down towards the sea, and has some of the best sunset views in the city.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sea

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There’s a vast gulf between the fear and fury of New Yorkers and the indolence of many leaders, who continue to treat e-bikes as little more than a minor annoyance.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026
An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026