as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
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Recent Examples of sea
As founder and executive chairman of ARC Manufacturing in Jamaica, Horne also played a key role, helping to help coordinate sea shipments of food, shelter materials and potable water to Westmoreland and neighboring communities.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Traffic through the sea lane fell to the lowest point of the Iran war in May, according to Lloyd’s List.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The aptly named 164-footer combines all the high performance and spacious volumes of a displacement yacht with a sharp style on the seas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
He was lost at sea during World War II, spending 47 days adrift and then two-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war in Japan.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Traffic through the sea lane fell to the lowest point of the Iran war in May, according to Lloyd’s List.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 June 2026
The aptly named 164-footer combines all the high performance and spacious volumes of a displacement yacht with a sharp style on the seas.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
He was lost at sea during World War II, spending 47 days adrift and then two-and-a-half years as a prisoner of war in Japan.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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After its recent $50 million expansion, the Banyan Tree Mayakoba is the star of the Mayakoba development in Playa del Carmen, with 34 private beachfront pool suites and a brand-new beach club with an infinity pool overlooking the ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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