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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
Like, either take the shoe and toss into the ocean, or leave it alone.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
And despite the incident, Jarmakowicz has no plans to stop exploring the ocean.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Nestled within Ennisbrook, one of Montecito’s most private and exclusive enclaves, the single-level contemporary home sits on over two acres of landscaped grounds with sweeping ocean and mountain views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Shipping delays across ocean and air freight are anticipated as some of South China’s largest logistics hubs come back online Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
And despite the incident, Jarmakowicz has no plans to stop exploring the ocean.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Nestled within Ennisbrook, one of Montecito’s most private and exclusive enclaves, the single-level contemporary home sits on over two acres of landscaped grounds with sweeping ocean and mountain views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Shipping delays across ocean and air freight are anticipated as some of South China’s largest logistics hubs come back online Thursday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ocean
Noun
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The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Navy searched the area extensively, but after two weeks, Earhart and Noonan were declared lost at sea.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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These fishes also really highlight the diversity of snailfishes in the abyss.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit begins in media res, zooming out from a wallpaper full of rabbits — some mid-hop, others staring fearfully into the abyss with wide, dark pools for eyes.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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The gulf between who Nelson really might be and how an aggregate of cultures—Colombian, American, capitalist, masculine—has molded him is the source of the play’s tragedy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Highlights include the Great Stone Door, a dramatic cliff offering sweeping views of the gulf.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ocean. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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