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
  • Steyer faced questions about his offshore investments before.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Designed to operate continuously in harsh offshore conditions, the platform will support a wide range of scientific activities, including the development of advanced marine equipment, exploration of ocean resources, and broader marine science research.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
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  • Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning an hour before the Qasmiyeh bridge near the coastal city of Tyre was struck.
    Alon Bernstein, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Initial testing by the nonprofit environmental group Heal the Bay in the weeks after the fires documented a spike in lead, mercury and other heavy metals in coastal waters.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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