high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Numarine has plenty of vessels headed for the high seas.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The list raises many unanswered questions, not least of which is the possibility that the United States is now in favor of piracy on the high seas.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is bringing high fashion to the high seas with a new collaboration.
—Michelle Stansbury, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Record-high sea temperatures will push these species to their physiological limits, forcing them to dive to cooler depths.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The list raises many unanswered questions, not least of which is the possibility that the United States is now in favor of piracy on the high seas.
—Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is bringing high fashion to the high seas with a new collaboration.
—Michelle Stansbury, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Record-high sea temperatures will push these species to their physiological limits, forcing them to dive to cooler depths.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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