Definition of alongshorenext
as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore temperatures are moderated by an alongshore current

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Adjective
  • Taken together, these actions suggest the IRS is becoming progressively less willing to offer administrative safe harbors for offshore compliance.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • It was detonated by remote control from an offshore yacht following a signal by one of the men watching the site.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The final leg into Southern California passes coastal vistas before slowly transitioning into suburban neighborhoods and cityscapes.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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