as in subtropical
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In the sea In tropical and subtropical climates, seaside developers have been replicating the artificial beach since the European seaside-resort model gave way to a tropical one in the middle of the last century.—
Sarah Stodola,
New York Times,
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False killer whales can weigh up to 3,000 pounds and generally live in deep offshore waters in tropical and subtropical oceans, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Carl Zhang,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The frangipani is a flower native to Brazil, Central America, and the Caribbean, so allow this fragrance’s tropical roots to lift you out of whatever remains of your winter blues and carry you into springtime.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Summer-blooming bulbs and tropical bloomers thrive with the warmer soil and frequent rains spring brings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Sep. 2023
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Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.—
Liz Lee,
The Christian Science Monitor,
1 Aug. 2023
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In the grueling six-month course, the former high school track star trained in remote forest, desert, coastal, tropic and open ocean environments — and mastered first aid and hand-to-hand combat.—
Dawn Klavon,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Savor a massage in the gorgeous tropic gardens at the spa or choose to enjoy them indoors.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Subhumid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subhumid. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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