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
  • Opposition to offshore drilling is something of an article of faith in much of California, and not just along the coast.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Israel has also shut down some offshore natural gas production.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Sand & Stable Calhoun 4-Piece Sofa Seating Group With its gray, faux-wood frame and lattice designs, this set has a distinctly coastal feel.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • There was the coastal walk, with the Pacific on one side and the winter hills, greened by the rainy season, on the other.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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