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
Rest is part of the daily routine, as is a dip in the sea or a sauna session.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors stretch 150 feet across, framing uninterrupted sea views while allowing the interior to flow seamlessly onto terraces that seem to hover over the water below.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Investing time and effort into connecting with your inner sea might seem self-centered.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors stretch 150 feet across, framing uninterrupted sea views while allowing the interior to flow seamlessly onto terraces that seem to hover over the water below.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
More than just sand and sea, the area also has a mangrove lagoon, boat launch, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, and a campground (temporarily closed; check here before going).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Investing time and effort into connecting with your inner sea might seem self-centered.
—Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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Since Myanmar is close to the ocean, seafoods like fish and shrimp are integral to Burmese cuisine.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of France's power stations draw seawater directly from the ocean as coolant for their inner workings.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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