as in manta rays
any of several extremely large rays
a sea devil glided along the ocean floor
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Attracted by artificial light, dozens of gentle manta rays playfully brushed against us.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Upon entering the Visitor's Center, guests are greeted by life-size models of North Atlantic right whales, dolphins, and manta rays, along with dioramas depicting marshes, sand dunes, and coastal habitats.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose from bucket, visor, wide-brim and cap styles, all with advanced sun protection with a UPF 50 rating, blocking 98% of harmful UV rays.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The charter boat made a point of not interfere with the rays, Davisson said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sea devils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devils. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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