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
  • This output can supply remote islands, offshore platforms or coastal energy networks.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The multiple blackjack and roulette tables and slot machines start operating once the ship is offshore.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Today, Long Island remains a blend of suburban life, coastal culture, and historic estates while also facing challenges of rising seas and housing affordability.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The southern half of the country -- from Southern California through much of Texas, the exterior Southeast and the coastal Mid-Atlantic -- will possibly see drier conditions than what is average for winter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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