high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
There is also another cohort of people opting to hit the high seas forever, with several companies starting endless residential cruises.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Will the North Atlantic see another record high sea surface temperature this year?
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
Tsunamis are long, high sea waves caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like volcanic eruptions.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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