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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel
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as in abyss
an immeasurable depth or space
with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley
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Recent Examples of ocean
These popular floating mats, meant for the pool, lake, or ocean, can hold multiple people and are a great spot to comfortably relax while enjoying the gentle rocking of the water beneath you.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 13 July 2025
The citizen advocacy group has been championing sand replenishment over the use of rock revetments in OCTA’s plans to provide a buffer between the ocean and the tracks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The findings show that giant viruses aren’t just passive players within the ocean’s ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
But toward the ocean, older neighborhoods are laced by overhead power lines.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 13 July 2025
The citizen advocacy group has been championing sand replenishment over the use of rock revetments in OCTA’s plans to provide a buffer between the ocean and the tracks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The findings show that giant viruses aren’t just passive players within the ocean’s ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
But toward the ocean, older neighborhoods are laced by overhead power lines.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
Noun
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Instead, take time to appreciate the unbelievable views of the sea and sky (hence the name).—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Each design thoughtfully addresses these elements through a rhythmic composition and layering of spaces, creating a balance between openness and privacy, environmental protection, and shading, while maximizing breathtaking beach and sea views.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Longtime White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf fell into the same trap and his team is still trying to crawl out of the abyss.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
4 July 2025
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The continuity of memory did not measure the abyss between a toddler’s body and a woman’s.—
Rebecca Solnit
May 29,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2025
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The show’s take on the gulf between humans and machines is a delightful departure from expectations often outlined by similar stories about AI.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
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Louisiana’s coastline is a river delta, formed by the Mississippi over millennia as its current slowed and relinquished its mud into a calm and sheltered gulf.—
Boyce Upholt,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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