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
  • Developed by scientists at TU Delft, the algorithm can help perform tasks at hard-to-reach infrastructure, like offshore wind turbines.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
  • That’s because the offshore low-pressure systems that strike the nation's East Coast share characteristics with tropical systems, Mann said.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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  • Nova Scotia, Canada for a scenic, affordable coastal road trip.
    Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • However, rough surf, beach erosion, and some stormy conditions are expected along parts of the East Coast next week due to Melissa, as well as a coastal storm that is expected to develop, AccuWeather said.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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