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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
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Just like Hilderbrand’s beach books, her definitive travel guide to the island off Cape Cod will boast an oceanic light blue color.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Spying the ocean floor through 9-1/2 inches of glass, his expedition produced some of the most detailed footage ever recorded of Earth’s deepest oceanic trench.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
Just like Hilderbrand’s beach books, her definitive travel guide to the island off Cape Cod will boast an oceanic light blue color.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Spying the ocean floor through 9-1/2 inches of glass, his expedition produced some of the most detailed footage ever recorded of Earth’s deepest oceanic trench.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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This capability is particularly useful for studying critical environments like eelgrass beds, which support marine biodiversity.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Magellan Ltd, a deep-sea mapping company, and Atlantic Productions conducted the scans over a six-week expedition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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It is built for conducting deep-sea exploration and is the mother ship of two types of submersibles.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Iran also continues to be a major player in the Ukraine war, backing Russia with vast arms transfers, including drones and missiles.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Some in the maritime field panned the recommendations as being too vague, and often confusing, regarding who would be responsible for paying fees.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
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
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Some 134,000 tons of frozen pelagic fish — such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, sprats and herring — are thawed and tossed into European tuna cages every year.—
Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tropic Fish is known for being a pelagic fishery with a remarkably sustainable footprint.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Born in Okayama, Japan, Hattori began his racing career on the open-wheel circuits of his home country before taking a giant leap across the Pacific to chase his dreams in America.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Dire wolves mostly ate horses and bison, with occasional forays into giant sloths and baby mammoths.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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More: Top Armed Services Republican and Democrat call for independent probe of Hegseth and Signal leak The retired lieutenant colonel said Hegseth appeared to have added real time updates from a secure Defense Department messaging system – a huge breach of security.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Last year saw a huge uptick in tornadoes later in the spring and activity continued through December, with nearly 2,000 tornado reports in total.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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