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Recent Examples of aquatic
Every year, up to 23 tons of plastic waste leaks into aquatic systems around the world, including lakes, rivers and seas, according to the United Nations Environmental Programme.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
About North American River Otters For anyone less familiar with the species, North American river otters are agile, intelligent animals well adapted to aquatic life.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Yet there are also plenty of non-aquatic activities, such as hiking (there are 26 miles of trails in the national park), exploring the lovely Garvan Woodland Gardens, and viewing downtown's art deco architecture.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond its scientific significance, the new diatom also carries potential future economic value as an important feed source for aquatic life.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
About North American River Otters For anyone less familiar with the species, North American river otters are agile, intelligent animals well adapted to aquatic life.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Yet there are also plenty of non-aquatic activities, such as hiking (there are 26 miles of trails in the national park), exploring the lovely Garvan Woodland Gardens, and viewing downtown's art deco architecture.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond its scientific significance, the new diatom also carries potential future economic value as an important feed source for aquatic life.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aquatic
Adjective
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Yura’s nemeses, who are part of her elderly father’s underwater court, seem to be after her magical flute, an ancient device that controls their kingdom’s dragon.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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In July 2022, researchers and divers from the underwater archaeology organization Sealark Exploration located and explored the wreck site on the behalf of the DPAA.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the major functions of modern navies is submarine hunting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2026
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Last December, lawmakers passed a short-term funding bill that included $5.7 billion in emergency funding for the submarine industrial base.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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