Definition of aquaticnext
as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic These retreats have been designed around the island’s five unique seasons (springrise being the fifth) and include mindful cold-water immersions in the Baltic, aquatic movement sessions, and, of course, sauna rituals. Jen Murphy, Outside, 1 Feb. 2026 With everything from energy-aligning chi massages to aquatic body massages, there’s plenty to choose from at Civana’s spa. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, a visit to Shedd Aquarium gives you an easy way to explore the aquatic animal world. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026 Rock salt contains sodium chloride, however, and can be especially harsh on the environment, causing damage to plants, soil and aquatic animals. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aquatic
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Adjective
  • Your sign’s financial sector has reactive influences, and good decisions are seldom made when Universal stars are underwater.
    Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • As navies race to expand their underwater presence, autonomous systems are becoming central to maritime strategy.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • One of the major functions of modern navies is submarine hunting.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Last December, lawmakers passed a short-term funding bill that included $5.7 billion in emergency funding for the submarine industrial base.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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