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 satellite missed an offshore field, or read a neighbouring marsh as a leak, or simply guessed badly on a cloudy fortnight.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • That junction creates one of the most seismically active offshore regions along the West Coast.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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  • Heat alerts are also in effect on Sunday across the coastal Pacific Northwest from Medford, Oregon, to Seattle.
    Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 14 June 2026
  • Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
    Rachel Holt, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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