Thesaurus results for OCEAN

ocean

noun

ˈō-shən

Definition of ocean

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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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 Tropical storms Dolly and Gonzalo are the only systems that have formed in this part of the ocean so far, and a wall of wind shear ripped both of them apart. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Cornell engineering professor Rob Shepherd sought to design a large, silent underwater robot to monitor ocean health without startling marine life. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026 Despite high temps in the low to mid-90s, passing clouds from the ocean will offer some relief from the otherwise relentless sunshine. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Divers from the department’s special enforcement bureau will work with other agencies and use technology to search the ocean floor. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ocean

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Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
As Hungary is landlocked, the lake is sometimes known as the country's internal sea, measuring nearly 80km long and about 14km wide at its widest point.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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If anything, the gulf between Suncatcher and a working data center in orbit suggests how far off that future still is.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Earlier this month, gulf leaders planned to gather in Oman to discuss an emerging agreement between Oman and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, which runs between the two countries.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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