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Recent Examples of reef
The Reefline Various underwater locations Miami Beach Equal parts artificial reef and underwater sculpture park, The Reefline proves Miami art doesn’t stop at the shoreline.
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Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
No matter that the mysterious reef surrounding the island is impossibly still growing; Celia wants to be part of something.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Low tide is ideal for snorkelling sessions along the reef, while high tide serves up the best conditions for boogie boarding sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Outside, 15 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
No matter that the mysterious reef surrounding the island is impossibly still growing; Celia wants to be part of something.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Low tide is ideal for snorkelling sessions along the reef, while high tide serves up the best conditions for boogie boarding sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
Noun
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But one of the things Sturm noticed during his goal-less stretch was a habit of spending too much time outside high-danger ice.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Even Floridians who support Israel or adore Ron DeSantis should recognize the danger here.—
Hiba Rahim,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without care, these small appliances can become a fire hazard.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The policies cover fires but not common perils such as water damage or liability if someone is injured on a property.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Others pointed to how accurately the film captured the true high stakes peril of spaceflight.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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While there are few trading partners unencumbered by hefty duty burdens, Collinson said companies should nonetheless remain aware of their options.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, the former Hezbollah operative said, the Russians and the Iranians began pushing him to make mostly symbolic reforms that would placate Western countries and ease the burden of Syria’s economic isolation.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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