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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Instead of a broker or a third party wrapping someone else's shares in an offshore vehicle, the company issues its own instrument on chain, inside its own jurisdiction, as a regulated security.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
As offshore wind expands globally, finding cost-effective ways to harden infrastructure in seismic zones is vital.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of offshore

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His platform has zero cultural currency with the millions of coastal voters who dictate the political gravity of the state.

— Dain Fitzgerald, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
The home is updated to modern FEMA compliance for coastal homes with geothermal heating and cooling, according to its listing.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

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