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
The goal fed hungry Ecuadorian supporters that flooded the stadium in seas of yellow, clamoring for a goal while monitoring the finish between Ivory Coast and Curacao.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Our objective was to concentrate the same quality of space, comfort and design into a yacht that allows owners to experience the sea in a more immediate and versatile way while remaining unmistakably Sanlorenzo.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The vessels would have been able to remain at sea for up to two years at a time and conduct anti-submarine warfare.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Love was in the air in Koreatown’s Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer’s favorite romance.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Our objective was to concentrate the same quality of space, comfort and design into a yacht that allows owners to experience the sea in a more immediate and versatile way while remaining unmistakably Sanlorenzo.
—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The vessels would have been able to remain at sea for up to two years at a time and conduct anti-submarine warfare.
—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Love was in the air in Koreatown’s Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer’s favorite romance.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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For 250 years, between 1565 and 1815, the famous galleon fleet left the port of Manila for the port of Acapulco and back, traveling for months over the treacherous ocean while carrying a lucrative flow of foods, silver, fabrics and culinary traditions.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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