1
: coming or moving from the water toward or onto the shore
an onshore wind
2
a
: situated on or near the shore as distinguished from being in deep or open water
b
: situated on land
3
: domestic sense 2
onshore markets
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An air quality advisory that was issued for Camp Pendleton and the communities of Oceanside, Bonsall and Fallbrook due to onshore winds pushing smoke east and northeast of the blaze was canceled by evening, according to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Human mission operators were still able to monitor and control the drone boats from an onshore base when needed.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
In 2024, solar photovoltaics (PV) were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Certain weather patterns, strong onshore winds, and changing currents can increase jellyfish activity near the coast.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Human mission operators were still able to monitor and control the drone boats from an onshore base when needed.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
In 2024, solar photovoltaics (PV) were, on average, 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Certain weather patterns, strong onshore winds, and changing currents can increase jellyfish activity near the coast.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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“Onshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/onshore. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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onshore
adjective
on·shore
ˈȯn-ˌshō(ə)r 
ˈän-,
-ˌshȯ(ə)r
1
: moving toward the shore
onshore winds
2
: situated on land
onshore oil refinery
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