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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
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as in deep-sea
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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as in vast
unusually large
an oceanic field of wheat that stretched as far as the eye could see
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Recent Examples of oceanic
Facials blend oceanic ingredients like algae and marine mud to heal and detoxify.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
What To Know Using advanced climate simulations, the research team explored how future atmospheric rivers will interact with oceanic conditions such as surface temperatures and water mixing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Vanilla lovers won’t be able to get enough of the scent that features two variations of it—vanilla duo and vanilla orchid—along with an oceanic accord.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
With its stone bar, lush greenery and oceanic libations, the space aims to whisk guests away to an oceanfront vacation.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
What To Know Using advanced climate simulations, the research team explored how future atmospheric rivers will interact with oceanic conditions such as surface temperatures and water mixing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Vanilla lovers won’t be able to get enough of the scent that features two variations of it—vanilla duo and vanilla orchid—along with an oceanic accord.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
With its stone bar, lush greenery and oceanic libations, the space aims to whisk guests away to an oceanfront vacation.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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Offshore wind farms have been known to disrupt marine life in a variety of ways, but have also acted as a sort of refuge for sea creatures, as they're generally restricted from commercial fishing – which also presents its own problems like over-predation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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This growing presence in marine habitats that sharks inhabit naturally increases the likelihood of encounters with... well, sharks.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The crab was found Aug. 6 at a depth of nearly 3,500 feet while scientists were collecting deep-sea coral samples, the agency said.Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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Such areas teem with marine life, including octopuses, bacteria, mussels, deep-sea crabs and tubeworms.Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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The château itself covers some 3,230 square feet, and another 2.3 acres of land can accommodate a vast garden.Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
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The vast majority of Redditors sided with the teenager, with many saying that asking someone to accommodate house guests during a visit is okay — but not at the cost of basic essentials such as warmth.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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After years of declining enrollment, America’s maritime academies are desperate for students.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Russian Federation ignores international maritime law.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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However, while pelagic sharks thrived, some species faced physiological limits in extremely warm waters.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The state’s shores offer temperate-weather hiking with views of dramatic cliffs, crashing waves, pelagic birds such as the blue-footed booby and several species of sandpiper, and native wildflowers.Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Then, late in the second quarter, a giant momentum swing encapsulated in one play.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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Babies drink milk, so does that mean Lasher is really a kind of giant baby?Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2025
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There's a gigantic piece of pizza, a burger complete with lettuce and tomato slices and, of course, meatballs.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Tyson last fought a sanctioned fight in 2005 , losing a sixth-round TKO to gigantic Irishman Kevin McBride, a fighter of little renown beyond that win.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other than Yoon, high-ranking officials under investigation include the former defense minister, the head of the Army Special Warfare Command, as well as the head of the Defense Intelligence Command, raising huge questions over the nation's security preparedness.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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The song not only became a huge viral hit, but also reached the No.1 position for the first time in history, a milestone that also represents a breakthrough for the traditional carranga music genre, which has recently found a new place in the music industry.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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