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Neptune

noun

ˈnep-ˌtün

Definition of Neptune

as in sea

the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

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Recent Examples of Neptune As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 More imaginatively, Moe designed a T-shirt that combines the imagery of Neptune, the god of the sea, with Brunson, the lord of the Garden. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 For one thing, the current orbits of Jupiter and Saturn are eccentric, while there are specific structures such as the Kuiper belt that seemingly should have prevented Neptune from moving into its current position. — Jorge Garay, Wired News, 6 June 2026 However, Mars’ opposition to Saturn and Neptune in Aries (your second house of stability) highlights issues with money and your sense of self-worth. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Neptune

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Already postponed 24 hours, the invasion proceeded in the face of rough seas, strong winds, and low visibility in order to seize a small window in time of enormous consequence.

— Marc E. Andersen, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Once alkaline water mixes into the sea, modeling becomes unavoidable.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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