as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
in the summer, coastal traffic is significantly increased by pods of weekend yachtsmen
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Recent Examples of coastal
The recent protests were triggered by the deaths of several pregnant women following routine C-sections in the coastal city of Agadir, spotlighting the crumbling healthcare system.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The recent collapses were a result of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which made a mess of the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal waters off the Outer Banks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The study also identified PET, PS (polystyrene), and PVC as the most prevalent types in coastal regions.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Over the years, millions of dollars in gold coins from the 1715 Fleet have been found by salvagers and treasure hunters in a coastal area stretching from Melbourne to Fort Pierce.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
This year’s release is given a burst of extra flavor with the addition of fleur de sel sea salt from the salt marshes of the coastal region of Camargue in France.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
For weekend visitors, this affluent community offers many of the cosmopolitan comforts available in New York (high-end shopping, spas, and upscale restaurants) but, unlike in the city, Greenwich’s hot spots are set among the green landscapes and relaxing vibe of coastal Connecticut.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
The recent collapses were a result of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which made a mess of the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal waters off the Outer Banks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The study also identified PET, PS (polystyrene), and PVC as the most prevalent types in coastal regions.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Over the years, millions of dollars in gold coins from the 1715 Fleet have been found by salvagers and treasure hunters in a coastal area stretching from Melbourne to Fort Pierce.
—Kate Payne, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
This year’s release is given a burst of extra flavor with the addition of fleur de sel sea salt from the salt marshes of the coastal region of Camargue in France.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
For weekend visitors, this affluent community offers many of the cosmopolitan comforts available in New York (high-end shopping, spas, and upscale restaurants) but, unlike in the city, Greenwich’s hot spots are set among the green landscapes and relaxing vibe of coastal Connecticut.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastal
offshore
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Providing regulated alternatives protects them better than forcing them toward offshore platforms or complex corporate structures.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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What comes next According to Voltai, the technology is designed primarily for maritime and offshore applications such as powering vessels and navigation systems and supporting coastal infrastructure and research stations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Coastal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastal. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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