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Recent Examples of cove
The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).
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Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.
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Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
At their smallest, marine heat waves can inundate local bays and coves with hotter-than-normal water for a few days or weeks.
—
Dillon Amaya,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Women-only travel tour company Wild Terrains offers an eight-day Menorca group trip that takes travelers to the island’s secluded coves and cobblestone streets.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
The trail leads to dreamy coves, dramatic cliffs, ancient archaeological sites and a lighthouse at the tip, with a sandstone ridge running down the core of the peninsula like a central spine.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cove
Noun
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The primary bedroom can easily fit a king and comes with an en suite bath, plenty of closet space, and dual exposures, including a bay-window setup.
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Otherwise, expect a partly cloudy and humid night with temperatures cooling into the mid and upper 60s away from the bay by sunrise on Tuesday.
Noun
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Under a city ordinance, boats can only anchor in the estuary for 12 hours, officials said.
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Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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