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
Genevieve Formation, dating back approximately 340 to 335 million years to when Mammoth Cave was submerged in a warm, shallow sea teeming with life including crinoids and corals, according to the National Park Service.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Long and narrow, at only around 1,000 feet wide, Fire Island runs parallel to the southern coast of Long Island and helps buffer inland areas from the full brunt of the sea.
—Ramin Skibba, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
While Cape Verde hurricanes — which form from tropical waves off the coast of Africa — account for about 85% of major hurricanes and 60% of all tropical storms and hurricanes, most of these storms stay out to sea or weaken before reaching the mainland U.S.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
During the spring and early fall, travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, calm seas, and fewer crowds.
—Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 July 2025
Long and narrow, at only around 1,000 feet wide, Fire Island runs parallel to the southern coast of Long Island and helps buffer inland areas from the full brunt of the sea.
—Ramin Skibba, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
While Cape Verde hurricanes — which form from tropical waves off the coast of Africa — account for about 85% of major hurricanes and 60% of all tropical storms and hurricanes, most of these storms stay out to sea or weaken before reaching the mainland U.S.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
During the spring and early fall, travelers can enjoy mild temperatures, calm seas, and fewer crowds.
—Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea
ocean
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Sharks have roamed our oceans for over 400 million years, yet today many species are at risk due to overfishing and habitat loss.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Warmer oceans and air mean more evaporation and more moisture in the atmosphere, which gets wrung out in the form of more intense rain or snow.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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