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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
Now, as the SS United States embarks on its final transformation, it is poised to establish a new legacy—one that lies beneath the ocean’s surface, fostering marine life and contributing to oceanic research and ecotourism.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025
The more it is protracted the greater the risk of nuclear meltdowns at power plants or weapons usage (either through oceanic/terrestrial tests or in the war theater).
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, when temperatures rose, the glaciers melted into powerful streams that dissolved some of the material in the loose rocks and minerals and flushed it into the ocean, causing a spike in oceanic nutrients.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2025
The more it is protracted the greater the risk of nuclear meltdowns at power plants or weapons usage (either through oceanic/terrestrial tests or in the war theater).
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Then, when temperatures rose, the glaciers melted into powerful streams that dissolved some of the material in the loose rocks and minerals and flushed it into the ocean, causing a spike in oceanic nutrients.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Geological activity formed outcroppings of ancient oceanic crust called serpentine soils, which lend the region its uniqueness.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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Most visitors opt to snorkel or scuba dive the reefs and see their associated marine life, but landlubbers can stay dry with a glass-bottom boat tour.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The marine park stretches over 3000km (1800 miles) almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the southern coastal town of Bundaberg, the central reef, and up past the northern tip of Cape York.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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China insists the facility is there to support aquaculture operations, such as those being carried out nearby by deep-sea farm Shen Lan 2 Hao, or Deep Blue No. 2.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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With deep-sea mining on the horizon, some researchers say Norway would be wise to look to its own past.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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The vast majority of people who survive a suicide attempt do not go on to die by suicide – 70% have no further attempts.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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New satellite imagery shows Iran reinforcing a vast underground complex near the country's main uranium enrichment site, according to an analysis by the Institute for Science and International Security.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Under international maritime law, waters outside China's and Taiwan's territorial zones, which typically extend up to 12 nautical miles from the shoreline, are open for navigation, including by military vessels.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Three primary soil types shape the interaction with this maritime climate.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The usual hue of the living version is greenish-brown, according to John Ugoretz, pelagic fisheries and ecosystem program manager for the department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Oct. 2024
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The state’s shores offer temperate-weather hiking with views of dramatic cliffs, crashing waves, pelagic birds such as the blue-footed booby and several species of sandpiper, and native wildflowers.—
Dakota Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Oct. 2024
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Volunteers stirred giant pots of steaming lentils one recent afternoon as people formed a line to receive their portions.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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While there's plenty happening on the grounds of Coachella, there's even more fun to be had outside of the festival — including at a giant pool party nearby downtown Palm Springs.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But seeing the slow nature of gigantic bureaucratic machines such as these, this is not enough to move beyond policy to practice.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Bucks predictably got a massive game from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 36 points to go with 12 rebounds, but the absence of their point guard, Lillard, was a gigantic blow.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Scammers convince you to take cash to a bitcoin ATM Her story highlights one huge red flag that consumers must watch out for these days — how scammers are convincing you to take cash to a crypto ATM at the local party store, gas station or grocery.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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When Sheinbaum was six years old, the military, on the President’s orders, attacked a huge student protest in the Three Cultures square in Mexico City.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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