as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

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Recent Examples of Neptune Photographs included in the sale show Van Halen working on this particular guitar at the Kramer factory in Neptune, New Jersey. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025 Snap a photo with the 24-foot-tall King Neptune statue, which sits on the boardwalk at the entrance of Neptune Park. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 In Aries, Saturn and Neptune retrograde set the stage for an internal struggle around identity and personal ambitions. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025 The 930-passenger Viking Mars and Viking Neptune, which sail the itinerary, are similar to other ships in the Viking ocean fleet, with modern Scandinavian decor and an impressive assortment of complimentary specialty dining venues, including a Norwegian café. Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Neptune
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Noun
  • In the first three-plus months of the new administration, Coast Guard personnel detained more than 860 aliens and stopped as much illicit cocaine as was interdicted at sea during fiscal 2024, Adm. Kevin E. Lunday told the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security on May 14.
    Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Bermuda also lies in Erin’s path of influence, with forecasters expecting the island to see very rough seas and possibly tropical storm–force winds later this week.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Picture yourself swimming in the infinity pool while enjoying stunning views of the ocean, or relaxing at the pool bar without ever leaving the water.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • While longtime fans of the ship are still mourning the loss of the SS United States to the bottom of the ocean, some were happy with the new museum design update.
    Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025

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