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 Today, thousands cross seas and deserts daily, escaping war, hunger, and horror. Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025 Since then, the sea-lamprey population has been slashed by more than ninety per cent, thanks to annual treatments and ongoing research. Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025 Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests. AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025 Pilots stationed in the South Pacific take an early morning dip in the sea. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea
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  • The 24 entry-level terrace rooms start at 645 square feet, with spacious balconies overlooking the garden; the 14 Upper Terrace rooms, one floor up, are the same size, but considered ocean-facing, given the elevated viewpoint.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Inside, the main deck lounge is fitted with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that afford sweeping views of the ocean.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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