alongshore

adjective

ə-ˈlȯŋ-ˈshȯr How to pronounce alongshore (audio)
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alongshore
  1. offshore
  2. coastal
Adjective
  • The vessel is crafted from 316L stainless steel, an alloy trusted in medical implants and offshore platforms for its strength and resistance to corrosion.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The studio recently saw Michael become their highest grossing movie ever with over $1 billion worldwide with Universal handling offshore distribution.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of offshore
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  • Surf will be highest at 4-7 feet Monday, which may prolong some of the coastal impacts.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Ocean conditions have been pushing up water levels, making periods of higher tides even higher — records were broken in some areas of coastal Southern California last month.
    — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of coastal
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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