ALONGSHORE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

alongshore

adjective

ə-ˈlȯŋ-ˈshȯr

Definition of alongshore

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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While the strongest winds will remain offshore, a wind advisory is in effect for portions of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island until 6pm HST Sunday.

— Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
An offshore net capture by CASC and a vertical land landing by LandSpace.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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