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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
Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.
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Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Spying the ocean floor through 9-1/2 inches of glass, his expedition produced some of the most detailed footage ever recorded of Earth’s deepest oceanic trench.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Toxic algae bloom possibly related to Palisades Fire sickens marine life 02:54 Stephanie Wilcox said her toddler's pediatrician recommended testing their home.—
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This capability is particularly useful for studying critical environments like eelgrass beds, which support marine biodiversity.—
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Magellan Ltd, a deep-sea mapping company, and Atlantic Productions conducted the scans over a six-week expedition.—
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It is built for conducting deep-sea exploration and is the mother ship of two types of submersibles.—
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Iran also continues to be a major player in the Ukraine war, backing Russia with vast arms transfers, including drones and missiles.—
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None of the country’s three top circuits have issued any warnings, and one top exhibitor says the vast majority of its showings have been without a major incident.—
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But behind that façade, there’s a rich and vibrant mix that also reflects African heritage, Azorean connections, maritime traditions, and a vital commitment to bringing life to the stories of the past and using them to shape Bermuda’s future.—
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China is likely to enjoy a maritime dominance in the contested South China Sea waters near the Philippines in the meantime.—
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The usual hue of the living version is greenish-brown, according to John Ugoretz, pelagic fisheries and ecosystem program manager for the department.—
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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.—
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Dire wolves mostly ate horses and bison, with occasional forays into giant sloths and baby mammoths.—
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Born in Okayama, Japan, Hattori began his racing career on the open-wheel circuits of his home country before taking a giant leap across the Pacific to chase his dreams in America.—
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The bathroom could be closed off with sleek pivoting panels and came—like all suites—with a gigantic shower and round bath the size of a Jacuzzi tub.—
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The polar vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
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There weren’t exactly huge, sweeping changes to the Reds’ camp this year.—
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GLP-1s are a huge driver of spend for the state’s Medicaid program, making up 35% of the $242 million net pharmaceutical spending.—
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanic. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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