as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
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Recent Examples of sea
American writer Gardner Soule chronicled the decade’s thrilling race to inhabit the sea in a series of 1960s features for Popular Science.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Over the past year, unusually warm ocean waters have spread across parts of California and the West Coast, pushing sea surface temperatures to record levels in parts of the Pacific.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The weather service says that sea-surface temperatures along the coast will be in the 66- to 69-degree range in most areas through at least Friday and possibly into Saturday.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
In the second film, the plucky wayfinder journeys back into the deep sea to find a hidden island and break a curse.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Over the past year, unusually warm ocean waters have spread across parts of California and the West Coast, pushing sea surface temperatures to record levels in parts of the Pacific.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The weather service says that sea-surface temperatures along the coast will be in the 66- to 69-degree range in most areas through at least Friday and possibly into Saturday.
—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
In the second film, the plucky wayfinder journeys back into the deep sea to find a hidden island and break a curse.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for sea
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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For 250 years, between 1565 and 1815, the famous galleon fleet left the port of Manila for the port of Acapulco and back, traveling for months over the treacherous ocean while carrying a lucrative flow of foods, silver, fabrics and culinary traditions.
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The Pacific Coast Highway is one of America’s most scenic drives, with stunning bluffs and designated vista points featuring sparkling ocean views.
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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