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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
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as in deep-sea
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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as in vast
unusually large
an oceanic field of wheat that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of oceanic
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Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
What the Dutch scientists did was to look at the ratios of ruthenium and tungsten isotopes found in oceanic basalts and picrites from Hawaii, Baffin Island, Galápagos, and La Réunion islands.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Although Beijing insists these oceanic research ships serve civilian purposes, security analysts suspect they are also being used to collect intelligence for China's military, citing instances of unusual behavior and Beijing's history of relying on dual-use assets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
What the Dutch scientists did was to look at the ratios of ruthenium and tungsten isotopes found in oceanic basalts and picrites from Hawaii, Baffin Island, Galápagos, and La Réunion islands.
—David Szondy
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Although Beijing insists these oceanic research ships serve civilian purposes, security analysts suspect they are also being used to collect intelligence for China's military, citing instances of unusual behavior and Beijing's history of relying on dual-use assets.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
These moves aim to protect coastlines, secure maritime trade routes, assert oceanic claims, and bolster global influence.
—Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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These places can clearly be essential marine habitats, especially for sharks, supporting different species and life stages in different ways.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Thanks to a 911 call from one of the bystanders watching from a nearby condominium balcony, members of a marine rescue crew eventually made their way to the two men.—
Michele Haddon,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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After a horrifying deep-sea virtual reality experience sent Whoopi Goldberg tumbling to the ground in recent years, the EGOT-winning actress has once again sounded the alarm over the technological apocalypse — particularly intrusive artificial intelligence.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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The bow wreckage now supports a biodiverse community of deep-sea corals, anemones, and basket stars, utilizing the hull as their habitat.—
Cara Tabachnick
July 8,
CBS News,
8 July 2025
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In the United States, childhood vaccine coverage has been declining, and the vast majority of measles cases this year – more than 90% – have been in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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First, keep in mind that AGI and ASI will have been data trained by the vast stores of human writing.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chinese maritime forces have responded with blockades at disputed reefs and forceful measures during confrontations with Philippine government vessels.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Given its relaxed atmosphere, rich maritime history, and spectacular views of Long Island Sound, Eastchester Bay and NYC, City Island will always lure new visitors to its island setting.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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But since these pelagic fish spend most of their time at depths of 1,000 feet or more, and are typically only caught by ocean longliners, scientists are still trying to understand their biology and life histories.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2025
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The scientists noticed a drop in their prey, such as small pelagic fishes in the case of seals and smaller benthic sharks in the case of sevengill sharks.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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The only thing worse than seeing a giant stain on your favorite white piece of clothing is having your whole white wardrobe start to grey and yellow.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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One of his daughters remembers earning dessert by hopping a giant lap of the backyard on her left foot.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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There will be immediate deduction of research and development, which sounds like a snoozer but historically has brought about a gigantic geyser of money toward the creation of new products, which need lots of equipment to test and build.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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The main event seems like a formality with Hangman Adam Page a gigantic favorite to win.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Justin Campell and Eddie Fallin from Lauren Concrete in Georgetown helped pull huge RVs thrown in the neighboring creek with a large yellow loader, and will be there as long as their company can spare them.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Tech giants buying stakes in rivals attracts the attention of antitrust regulators, but hiring decisions do not, The New York Times reported; Google’s huge outlay is comparable to a soccer team paying a transfer fee to acquire a top player’s contract.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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