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
  • There is a solution to the electricity woes — building and approving new natural gas and nuclear energy projects over expensive, unreliable offshore wind and solar projects.
    Jennifer Nassour, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • No tsunami threat or significant damage was reported from the offshore seismic activity.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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  • Recognized as the official state handcraft of South Carolina since 2006, this coastal art form has endured for over 300 years and remains a cornerstone of the Gullah.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Kuwait and Bahrain recently intercepted Tehran’s attacks after US forces struck radar surveillance sites in Iran’s coastal areas.
    Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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