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Offing

That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the offing.

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Future 76% connected

That is to be or come hereafter; that will exist at any time after the present; as, the next moment is future, to the present.

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Futurity 76% connected

State of being that is yet to come; future state.

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Hereafter 76% connected

In time to come; in some future time or state.

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Water 76% connected

The fluid which descends from the clouds in rain, and which forms rivers, lakes, seas, etc.

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Briny 70% connected

Of or pertaining to brine, or to the sea; partaking of the nature of brine; salt; as, a briny taste; the briny flood.

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Main 70% connected

A hand or match at dice.

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