as in stranded
resting on the shore or bottom of a body of water
the beached whale had to be helped back out to sea
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Recent Examples of beached
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Hundreds of sea turtles become beached or stranded every year from injury, disease, illness or environmental threats, the zoo says.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beached
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Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Then her son wrecked her Acura.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Having to face Williams, who routinely wrecked the line of scrimmage against the Texans, would be a heck of a welcome back.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Marriages among the landed and propertied involved legally binding settlements drawn up by lawyers (with no obligation to confidentiality).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Elordi plays Heathcliff, the romantic anti-hero who is discovered on the streets before being taken in by a wealthy member of Britain’s landed gentry, only to fall in love with their daughter.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Structured silhouettes keep the look grounded while still offering the comfort and ease of a looser fit.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Crews were already stretched thin battling the Palisades fire when 90-mile-per-hour winds grounded aircraft and caused the blaze to explode.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Tennessee National Guard said about 170 soldiers and airmen were assisting with recovery efforts, including helping more than 200 people stranded in vehicles and homes and providing rides to nearly 300 emergency and health care workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, they have been released without paperwork, essentially stranded in Texas, with some managing to contact workers at resettlement agencies that previously assisted them, Wyatt said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto As retirement approaches, many seniors find themselves with significant equity tied up in their homes but limited liquidity.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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He’s also relentlessly tied up an end and built pressure — something the English bowlers have constantly failed to manage.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Get shipwrecked on a Robinson Crusoe beach with a picnic of yellowfin ceviche?—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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In this film, the pups get shipwrecked on a mysterious dinosaur island.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Beached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beached. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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