Definition of seanext
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 One look at sea surface temperatures from this year compared to past record events shows just how much fossil fuel pollution has rewritten the rules. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 The contrast between the relaxed, sea siren waves and the statuesque gown is a really fun one, and feels like something her character Mabel Mora might be into too. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026 The Leeds forward line was helped by Newcastle’s atrocious defending and another weak clearance led to a fourth goal after 59 minutes, Noah Okafor slapping his low strike through a sea of legs into the far corner. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Whale sharks are found in tropical and warm-temperate seas around the world, the agency said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea
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ocean
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  • Forecasters are expecting rain and hazardous ocean conditions.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • This turbocharges movement not just from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, but between Canada and Mexico as well.
    John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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