to sea

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: to or on the open waters of the sea

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The Coriolis effect caused by the planet’s rotation then pinned the waves against the western coasts of North and South America, preventing the water from sloshing back out to sea. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 Banned Not banned In this novel, a young Englishman ignores his father’s warnings and sets out to sea. — Alexandra Tirado Oropeza, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 The strongest winds were expected to remain offshore as the storm's center skirts the coast before moving out to sea. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026 After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to sea

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“To sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20sea. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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