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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
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as in deep-sea
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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as in vast
unusually large
an oceanic field of wheat that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of oceanic
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler This is a very good dystopian sci-fi novel that’s set in the near future and centers on a marine biologist who’s investigating mysterious oceanic activity in Vietnam.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Coastal trips After previously demonstrating that Viking vessels can handle open oceanic waters even in tough conditions, Jarrett was determined to explore their capabilities close to land and among the fjords.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
The project, named Guardians of the Reef, includes 50 modules, 38 of which emulate coral reef habitat and 12 of which are sculptures, including mermaids, oceanic deities such as Poseidon and Amphitrite, and marine animals such as a turtle, octopus and manta ray.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Coastal trips After previously demonstrating that Viking vessels can handle open oceanic waters even in tough conditions, Jarrett was determined to explore their capabilities close to land and among the fjords.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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The presence of comb jellies and a marine plankton called dinoflagellates give the water a shimmering blue-green glow.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The team hopes that their work will prompt further investigation into the sensory biology of marine mammals and how these majestic animals have evolved and adapted over time.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
30 May 2025
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The hope is that after five days of talks and speeches, nations will agree to international controls on fishing, deep-sea mining, wildlife conservation, and other issues, in order to stanch the rapid degradation of oceans, crucial to reining in global warming.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Even more astonishing, the largest migration on Earth occurs daily as deep-sea creatures rise to the surface under cover of night to make their way to other areas.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The hybrid online program offers an in-depth exploration of the secondhand textile system, focusing on how vast quantities of clothing end up in Africa.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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The interest generated is essentially their revenue – and with the stablecoin market skyrocketing from $10 billion to $250 billion in merely five years, Circle manages about 25% of this vast market with a $60 billion valuation of USDC.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Less than half of our maritime fleet and land vehicles are operational.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The Baltic Sea has relatively narrow waterways, where international maritime boundaries extend 12 miles from the coast, and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) incorporate valuable fishing grounds or offshore wind farms.—
David Mac Dougall,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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The scientists noticed a drop in their prey, such as small pelagic fishes in the case of seals and smaller benthic sharks in the case of sevengill sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, recent oceanographic expeditions have begun peeling back the layers of this mystery, demonstrating that the White Shark Café harbors a hidden web of life and fundamentally reshapes our understanding of pelagic shark behavior.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But the film makes too little a point of one giant forebear.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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In one shot, the former Philadelphia Eagles center, 37, posed with a giant pancake in his hands.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Reid Neumann, the director of marketing for GPS Hospitality, handed Baker a gigantic check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Joe gives El the location where Emery is going to seal a gigantic drug deal the next day.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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During a period of huge tax cuts, from George W. Bush in 2001 through the present, there was gross fiscal irresponsibility inflicted by both Republicans and Democrats.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Merz recently vowed to make Germany’s army the strongest in Europe, but in order to meet that pledge, he will be required to spend huge sums of money to modernize, train and equip soldiers.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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