as in abysses
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 oceans
Researchers say that using this fiber-optic technology could shield corals and their symbiotic algae in heating oceans.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings might also inform conservation work in the oceans.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
According to The Round Up, 400 million metric tons of plastic waste are generated annually, yet only 18% is recycled, leaving the majority to accumulate in landfills, ecosystems, and oceans.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Another partial solar eclipse will happen on September 21, but that one will only be visible from Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and areas of the southern Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
According to other reports, the ship is hoped to commence manned deep-sea submersible operations in abyssal oceans in the second half of 2025.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
The oceans warmed to astonishing levels.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Soaring shipping prices during the pandemic heightened the pitfalls of relying on factories across oceans.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Since Russia began assembling its fleet, the number of shadow vessels traversing the oceans has grown by hundreds and now makes up 17 percent of the total global oil tanker fleet.
—Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings might also inform conservation work in the oceans.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
According to The Round Up, 400 million metric tons of plastic waste are generated annually, yet only 18% is recycled, leaving the majority to accumulate in landfills, ecosystems, and oceans.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Another partial solar eclipse will happen on September 21, but that one will only be visible from Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and areas of the southern Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
According to other reports, the ship is hoped to commence manned deep-sea submersible operations in abyssal oceans in the second half of 2025.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
The oceans warmed to astonishing levels.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 28 Dec. 2024
Soaring shipping prices during the pandemic heightened the pitfalls of relying on factories across oceans.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Since Russia began assembling its fleet, the number of shadow vessels traversing the oceans has grown by hundreds and now makes up 17 percent of the total global oil tanker fleet.
—Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Oceans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceans. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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