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
  • By mimicking these subtle motions, the machine aims to improve both catch efficiency and consistency in challenging offshore conditions.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
  • On May 7, Secretary Scott Bessent met state insurance commissioners and the NAIC to discuss private credit, the movement of life and annuity reserves to offshore jurisdictions, and the regulatory response, the Treasury Department said.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Adjective
  • An enormous amount of the population live in small coastal towns.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • This trail and several others with magnificent towering rain forest and coastal views can be found at this 2,484-acre state park a 10-minute drive south of Cannon Beach.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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