wash ashore

phrase

: to bring (something) onto the shore by waves
A lot of debris was washed ashore during the storm.

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These treasures wash ashore year-round, with Caspersen Beach considered one of the best places to search. Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Suitcases wash ashore In May 2004, authorities were alerted after fishermen spotted a suitcase floating in the Chesapeake Bay. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026 Tourists wash ashore with the many private and public boats that come and go, but few venture beyond the harborfront. Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026 After the waves wash ashore and leave nothing but a blank canvas of sand glistening under the moonlight. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wash ashore

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“Wash ashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wash%20ashore. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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