: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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We wandered over the dunes.
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Perched above the dunes with panoramic views of the Gulf from sunrise to sunset, the homeowner-exclusive Beach Club stands as the ultimate amenity.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The spirit that still drives flight Today marks the 122nd anniversary of that historic morning, a moment that still resonates far beyond the windswept dunes of North Carolina.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
All of the Texas coastline is considered public land, from the water to the dune line.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Storm surges, which can reach 17 feet or more, can easily wash over dunes and communities.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The spirit that still drives flight Today marks the 122nd anniversary of that historic morning, a moment that still resonates far beyond the windswept dunes of North Carolina.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
All of the Texas coastline is considered public land, from the water to the dune line.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Storm surges, which can reach 17 feet or more, can easily wash over dunes and communities.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dune
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“Dune.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dune. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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dune
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: a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
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