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Recent Examples of deepwater
Helmed by fifth-generation fishmonger Vinny Milburn, the store stocks oysters from North Haven, rare deepwater shrimp from Montauk, and steelhead trout from the Hudson Valley — all subject to seasonality and availability.
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Maria Yagoda, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
Seafood is of course abundant on the island, where every day, fisherman easily haul in full catches of deepwater tuna, mahi mahi and lobster.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In July, the California Energy Commission approved a plan for wind development that centers on deepwater wind farms off Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay, supported by new port facilities in Long Beach and Los Angeles.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Seizing Taiwan would allow China to dock submarines in the deepwater ports off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which would extend their range and enable them to avoid some U.S. underwater sensors in the Miyako and Luzon Straits.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Maria Yagoda, Curbed, 19 Dec. 2024
Seafood is of course abundant on the island, where every day, fisherman easily haul in full catches of deepwater tuna, mahi mahi and lobster.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
In July, the California Energy Commission approved a plan for wind development that centers on deepwater wind farms off Morro Bay and Humboldt Bay, supported by new port facilities in Long Beach and Los Angeles.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Seizing Taiwan would allow China to dock submarines in the deepwater ports off Taiwan’s eastern coast, which would extend their range and enable them to avoid some U.S. underwater sensors in the Miyako and Luzon Straits.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepwater
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Read Next World ‘Flourishing’ deep-sea life found when Antarctic iceberg breaks off.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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The town is known for its deep-sea fishing charters, boat cruises and casino boats.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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The presence of comb jellies and a marine plankton called dinoflagellates give the water a shimmering blue-green glow.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The team hopes that their work will prompt further investigation into the sensory biology of marine mammals and how these majestic animals have evolved and adapted over time.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Deepwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepwater. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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