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as in oceanic
of or relating to the sea he loves collecting little marine creatures while at the beach

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as in nautical
of or relating to navigation of the sea a collection of marine instruments, including a sextant

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marine

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noun

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Recent Examples of marine
Adjective
Megalodon likely hunted large marine animals, such as whales, dolphins and seals, using its powerful jaws and teeth to catch and crush its prey. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Those who encounter sick marine animals may call SeaWorld Rescue at 800-541-7325, and report dead marine mammals or sea turtles by calling the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 858-546-7162. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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In Baltimore, the System was personified by Donald Pomerleau, a former marine who would serve as the city’s police commissioner from 1966 to 1981. Marc J. Dunkelman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025 Zac Efron plays Logan, a marine serving in Iraq who witnesses the death of one of his comrades. Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marine
Adjective
  • The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But Ulysse Nardin—which has a rich history of nautical timepieces—stripped away all of those functions to produce the world’s lightest mechanical dive watch.
    Michael Solomon, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Their weathered finish and nautical aesthetic make these naturally suited for a private deck or a backyard by the sea.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • Residents with questions can contact their NC Forest Service county ranger or their county fire marshal's office.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The post, written by a former National Park Service ranger, warns that there will be both obvious and more obscure challenges presented by the cuts.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
  • China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But they are camouflaged to avoid naval patrols and have become a significant force in the international drug trade, delivering potentially tens of millions of dollars of cocaine per vessel.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Human rights groups say the naval base in Cuba is not appropriate for housing migrants.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Although best known for its 29 years as a federal penitentiary, the island of Alcatraz was also a military fort, used by the army during the Civil War to protect San Francisco from Confederate raiders.
    Louise McLoughlin, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Corporate raiders and activist investors often push long-standing companies into decisions that serve current shareholders and not the company's long-term vision.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Because water takes many days and weeks to reach a crest then drop below flood stage, some areas along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers could be underwater for a long period of time.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Rives, a northwestern Tennessee town of about 200 people, was almost entirely underwater after the Obion River overflowed.
    Bruce Schreiner and Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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  • Hessler served in the U.S. Army as a field artilleryman for six years, retiring as a staff sergeant before serving two years as a patrol officer for the Baltimore City Police, followed by a lateral transfer to Carroll in March of 2021.
    Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
  • During the 1930s and '40s, what was left of Indianola was turned into a major training base for thousands of artillerymen.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Mar. 2024

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“Marine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marine. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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