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
  • The pipelines are part of a network that connects the offshore platforms to to an onshore processing plant near Goleta and then further inland.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Almost 50% of European power came from renewables in 2024, and the region has a strong pipeline of solar and on- and offshore wind waiting to be connected to the grid.
    Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026
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  • There is potential for a coastal storm Thursday and or Friday, but confidence is low.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Animals aside, Everglades National Park has a large number of plants, trees, and landscapes, from coastal mangroves to hardwood forests.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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