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
  • About 600,000 residents have been evacuated from risky offshore and onshore areas in Fujian as of Friday night, Xinhua reported.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The concept combines offshore power generation, a desalination facility, and an AI data center into one large floating vessel that can sail away when required.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of offshore
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  • Storm surge also expected The combination of storm surge and tides could cause normally dry coastal areas to flood.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Low-lying areas and south-facing beaches including Avalon, Long Beach, Point Mugu and Malibu could see some coastal flooding, according to the weather service.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of coastal
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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