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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley
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Recent Examples of ocean
Most disposable diapers are made from the same materials clogging up landfills and oceans: polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), super absorbent polymers (SAP), and PET.
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Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Parts of the capital are sinking into the ocean by 6 to 10 inches a year, according to reports from the World Bank.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
These trousers from dunhill ($625, at center) are in a soft, light cotton perfect for the heat—roll up the trouser legs to dip your feet in the ocean, throw your shoes back on and pair with a light jacket to head straight to dinner.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Parts of the capital are sinking into the ocean by 6 to 10 inches a year, according to reports from the World Bank.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The sight of brown pelicans diving headfirst into the ocean in pursuit of a meal represents one of the distinctive visual images of the California coast, their dramatic flight the highlight of a predatory mission.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
These trousers from dunhill ($625, at center) are in a soft, light cotton perfect for the heat—roll up the trouser legs to dip your feet in the ocean, throw your shoes back on and pair with a light jacket to head straight to dinner.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
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At sea, the Indian navy’s advantage is overwhelming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Specialist outlet Navy Lookout, which focuses on the Royal Navy, said images of British submarines at sea are increasingly rare.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The only temporary catharsis was blasting golf balls into the abyss.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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The edgy status quo will worsen as continuing natural disasters, government layoffs, and tariff wars push more working families toward the precipice where stability drops into the abyss.—
Jeff Hobbs,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Studio Nicholas Venezia In Janáček’s Quartet No. 1, the Takács ratcheted up the genre’s conversational quality into high drama, widening the expressive gulf between the opening lamentation and the skittering response.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Other industry experts have pegged the gulf as wide as 5 to 10 times.—
Jesse Silvertown,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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