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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
Because these currents carry heat throughout the planet like an oceanic conveyor belt, any changes could have a domino effect on many parts of the Earth.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Some, like Li, say it’s caused by atmospheric forces, while others have identified oceanic conditions as the culprit.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
The data has long been used to understand oceanic and climate trends like how the ocean is absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere or the impact of marine heat waves.
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Simmone Shah,
Time,
9 June 2026
The Latest Oceanic Summer Scents On a scale of briny-gateway fragrances to delightfully dank, shop the newest wave of oceanic perfumes.
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Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Some, like Li, say it’s caused by atmospheric forces, while others have identified oceanic conditions as the culprit.
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Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
The data has long been used to understand oceanic and climate trends like how the ocean is absorbing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere or the impact of marine heat waves.
—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
9 June 2026
The Latest Oceanic Summer Scents On a scale of briny-gateway fragrances to delightfully dank, shop the newest wave of oceanic perfumes.
—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanic
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El Niño is expected to prolong an existing unrelated marine heat wave that would otherwise typically start fading between October and December, scientists say.
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People should also stay alert to local water conditions, including rip currents and the presence of other marine animals such as jellyfish.
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Vessels are pictured off coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on June 28, 2026.
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This latest milestone highlights deep-sea offshore wind as a vital strategic frontier for China’s global energy leadership and for driving the commercialization of clean technology.
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Competitive eaters expand their stomach capacity to hold vast amounts of food.
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In a vast contrast to 1776, chronic diseases now account for most American deaths, because people generally live long enough to develop them.
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Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
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The new fleet is expected to play a central role in Poland’s naval modernization as countries around the Baltic Sea continue investing in maritime security and underwater capabilities.
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Sargassum includes pelagic species of brown seaweed that have their origin offshore in the Atlantic Ocean and float on its surface, according to the FWC.
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Researchers also encountered glass squid and spotted a pelagic octopus feeding on a bright red jellyfish.
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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And this couple rolled up in this giant fifth wheel with a big old pickup.
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Cuba no longer maintains a meaningful blue-water navy, modern frigates or an operational submarine fleet comparable to Cold War levels.
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For now, the Type 004 is a clear sign of China’s push to become a real blue-water naval power.
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But a loss, coming after such an absurd, farcical process, and removing the possibility of a gigantic matchup against Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles, would be unforgivable.
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The gigantic star cluster inside the nebula NGC 3603 (about 20,000 light-years away) shines in a second image.
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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