saltwater

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Recent Examples of saltwater In some places, levels are the lowest in more than a decade, which can increase the risk of saltwater intrusion in freshwater supplies. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 Being able to coexist with saltwater crocodiles, the most dangerous predator on Earth, and we-- you-- croc attacks are almost non-existent. Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026 There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe. Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management maintains official records for saltwater sportfish catches. Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saltwater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saltwater
Adjective
  • Elsewhere, Brazil and Mexico agreed to jointly explore deepwater sites in the Gulf of Mexico, though any potential crude output could take years to materialize.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Hence, came the idea—and the subsequent mad dash—to license and build deepwater oil terminals offshore of Texas.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • As a science journalist and ocean explorer, she's investigated misinformation campaigns on social media, embedded in Alaskan archaeological digs, and contributed to the discovery of deep-sea organisms in the Central Pacific.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Florida Keys are known for drawing large species like swordfish, but landing one of this size requires specialized deep-sea techniques and is considered rare.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Critics said the move could harm marine life and also doom a rare whale species.
    Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Critics said the move by the government's Endangered Species Committee could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life.
    MATTHEW BROWN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The naval preparation in the Red Sea comes as roughly 2,000 ships and 20,000 crew members remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Wiseman, 50, was born in Baltimore and had a career as a naval aviator and test pilot before being chosen as an astronaut candidate in 2009.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Kona Blackwater Dive is an advanced, thrilling dive over deep water (thousands of feet) to witness the nightly migration of pelagic, alien-like and larval creatures.
    Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • One third of pelagic sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

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“Saltwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltwater. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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