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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 contest featured dogs and their owners on a paddleboard in the ocean.
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Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
That was the ocean in which Rachel Carson swam like few others.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Sharks have roamed our oceans for over 400 million years, yet today many species are at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Warmer oceans and air mean more evaporation and more moisture in the atmosphere, which gets wrung out in the form of more intense rain or snow.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
That was the ocean in which Rachel Carson swam like few others.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 27 July 2025
Sharks have roamed our oceans for over 400 million years, yet today many species are at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Warmer oceans and air mean more evaporation and more moisture in the atmosphere, which gets wrung out in the form of more intense rain or snow.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ocean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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In South Beach’s tranquil Palm View neighborhood, a once-stylish house gone shabby offers a case study in a complicated conflict facing many South Florida communities threatened by rising seas, tides and storm surge.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Each design thoughtfully addresses these elements through a rhythmic composition and layering of spaces, creating a balance between openness and privacy, environmental protection, and shading, while maximizing breathtaking beach and sea views.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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But there is a lot of evidence that the nation’s political gulf just keeps getting wider and more bitter.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 June 2025
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Now, Google Tells 2 Billion Users Given the gulf in quality between Bayern and Auckland City, should Kompany have played a more experimental lineup?—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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