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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
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Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
What the Dutch scientists did was to look at the ratios of ruthenium and tungsten isotopes found in oceanic basalts and picrites from Hawaii, Baffin Island, Galápagos, and La Réunion islands.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Although Beijing insists these oceanic research ships serve civilian purposes, security analysts suspect they are also being used to collect intelligence for China's military, citing instances of unusual behavior and Beijing's history of relying on dual-use assets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
What the Dutch scientists did was to look at the ratios of ruthenium and tungsten isotopes found in oceanic basalts and picrites from Hawaii, Baffin Island, Galápagos, and La Réunion islands.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Although Beijing insists these oceanic research ships serve civilian purposes, security analysts suspect they are also being used to collect intelligence for China's military, citing instances of unusual behavior and Beijing's history of relying on dual-use assets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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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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These same principles apply across the broader marine agenda.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Tankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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These findings have huge implications for important underwater ecosystems such as tropical and even deep-sea coral reefs that provide essential habitats and nursery grounds for the young of many marine species.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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By contrast, the vast majority of Iran’s oil exports, which averaged about 1.5 million barrels per day last year, go through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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As a team, the Thunder’s biggest flaw in Game 6 was the vast difference in turnover margin, which Indiana took advantage of.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Tehran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime artery for oil and gas shipments from the Persian Gulf out to the Gulf of Oman and beyond, have also come to naught so far.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime choke point with Iran situated at the top with Qeshm Island and the United Arab Emirates to the South.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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But since these pelagic fish spend most of their time at depths of 1,000 feet or more, and are typically only caught by ocean longliners, scientists are still trying to understand their biology and life histories.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 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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The French American artist, who died in 2010, is best known for her giant sculptures of spiders, including a 20-foot-high bronze creation that sold for $32.8 million in 2023, setting a record-high price for a work by a female artist.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Once upon a time, the movie tells us, people flocked to see these giant creatures resurrected from old DNA.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The reluctance to do so earlier has converted a modest problem into a gigantic problem.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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An image taken on March 8 documented two gigantic plumes arching above its surface.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
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Three seasons in, The Gilded Age has barely explored its huge cast of servant characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Porto nearly doubled the lead in the 39th minute with a point-blank shot from Rodrigo Mora, but Miami defender Maxi Falcon made a huge clearance at the line with his head after the ball had slipped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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