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as in oceanic
of or relating to the sea
he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach
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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea
a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant
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as in ranger
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Recent Examples of marine
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Those who encounter sick marine animals may call SeaWorld Rescue at 800-541-7325, and report dead marine mammals or sea turtles by calling the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 858-546-7162.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Bill Springer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Her Lieutenant Joanne Galloway is the beating heart of the film, ensuring that justice for the two marines accused of murder doesn’t get lost among the pissing contest between Cruise’s cocky lawyer, Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, and Nicholson’s megalomaniacal Colonel Nathan Jessup.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Megalodon likely hunted large marine animals, such as whales, dolphins and seals, using its powerful jaws and teeth to catch and crush its prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Those who encounter sick marine animals may call SeaWorld Rescue at 800-541-7325, and report dead marine mammals or sea turtles by calling the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 858-546-7162.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
The venture’s immediate goal is to establish a competitive platform that expands the presence of Nautor Swan yachts in the US while supporting American Magic’s ongoing mission to grow the sport and marine industry in the region.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Her Lieutenant Joanne Galloway is the beating heart of the film, ensuring that justice for the two marines accused of murder doesn’t get lost among the pissing contest between Cruise’s cocky lawyer, Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, and Nicholson’s megalomaniacal Colonel Nathan Jessup.
—Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
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This piece by Danielle Roney shows a real-time generative oceanic animation environment over a projection surface of 10,816 square feet.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The busy forecast signals that experts think atmospheric and oceanic factors will align to facilitate plenty of storm development months from now.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Transform your space with nautical decor, throw on your favorite beach playlist and invite your friends to show up in boat-worthy attire.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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While Queen Mary embraced softer femininity, Macron opted for her standard streamlined style-inspo, evocative of utilitarian, nautical fashion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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The post, written by a former National Park Service ranger, warns that there will be both obvious and more obscure challenges presented by the cuts.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Analysts have long called for the US to take steps with allies like South Korea and Japan to cooperate on naval shipbuilding as Chinese shipyards have been churning out warships at breakneck speed, giving the People’s Liberation Army Navy the world’s largest fleet.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The United States has previously expressed serious concerns over China's involvement in construction at Ream naval base, warning this could endanger Cambodia's sovereignty.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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UConn’s Jim Mora was a women’s basketball fan, and candy raider at UCLA UConn football coach Jim Mora is a former colleague, and still an fan of UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close, the Huskies’ Final Four foe.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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Later, Joel lies to Ellie, who was unconscious during his rescue mission, by saying raiders attacked the hospital.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the interim, officials have covered 18 miles of the river with shoreline searches, underwater drones and other technology to search for the missing boater, police said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Farther south, West Lake Park both north and south of Dania Beach Boulevard would be underwater, as would docks in Hollywood.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hessler served in the U.S. Army as a field artilleryman for six years, retiring as a staff sergeant before serving two years as a patrol officer for the Baltimore City Police, followed by a lateral transfer to Carroll in March of 2021.—
Thomas Goodwin Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Nov. 2024
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During the 1930s and '40s, what was left of Indianola was turned into a major training base for thousands of artillerymen.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
19 Mar. 2024
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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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