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noun

plural of beach
as in sands
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up

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verb

present tense third-person singular of beach
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as in grounds

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as in shipwrecks

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Recent Examples of beaches
Noun
Baywatch is, of course, the globally recognizable show about lifeguards patrolling the beaches of LA and Hawaii, which three decades ago made heroes of its stars and creators. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 While the Amalfi Coast’s dirty little secret is its lack of beaches (which become jam-packed come high season), Borgo Santandrea comes with a fabulous private one—and a chic beach club for its guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 The region has a mild climate, and its beaches and lakes offer a host of opportunities for water activities during the fall, including whale watching, kayaking and paddleboarding. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Florida has its own outdoor appeal, from beaches to freshwater springs, but its flat terrain offers less variety, which may matter more as Americans stay active later in life. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Bettis soon became part of the small army of women wearing headphones that gathers at least once a month—sometimes more often—on beaches and trails across Southern California. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The restrictions could apply to places that travelers regularly visit — including beaches, parks, museums, shopping centers and public events, the press release said. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Even the beaches will provide little relief, with temperatures in the upper 80s. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 What many people enjoying these beaches don't realize is that this iconic stretch of sand is also a critical line of defense—a massive engineering shield protecting our vital infrastructure. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
  1. sands
  2. grounds
  3. shipwrecks
  4. coastlines
  5. wrecks
  6. shores
  7. coasts
Noun
  • As with their other current CBS hit Elsbeth — and unlike their more creatively unconventional streaming shows The Good Fight and Evil — Cupertino sands down some of the Kings’ jagged edges, aiming for something cuter.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Like sands through the hourglass, these are the recipes of our lives.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sands
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  • Tart Deco mixes black cherry, rose, and mimosa, then grounds them with birchwood, vetiver, and vanilla.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Stepping away for a walk, exercising or doing something hands-on reconnects you with your senses and grounds you in the present.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of grounds
Verb
  • In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, young boys gradually become feral and sadistic when trapped on an island together, and in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero magically shipwrecks his brother and his allies so that they will all be exiled together under his watch.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Definition of shipwrecks
Noun
  • The department advised Americans near affected coastlines to move to higher ground and warned that strong currents and unpredictable surges could occur.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The northernmost part of the Japanese region is home to untouched reefs, while southern coastlines have been hugely impacted by development.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of coastlines
Verb
  • If checking your score reliably wrecks your morning, the device isn’t working for you.
    — J. David Creswell, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That’s because even ordinary winds – and far worse, storms and earthquakes – cause tall buildings to sway, which ruins people’s concentration, wrecks their mood, and even exhausts them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of wrecks
Noun
  • The shores of Clearwater Beach are packed block-to-block with resorts booked up by eager beachgoers, but the JW Marriott might just be the one to convince you to hang around a little bit longer before launching into Clearwater’s ombré coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Coastal flooding will remain the biggest concern for the region in the coming days, particularly for south-facing shores, given the combination of high tides, a higher-than-typical water level and the arriving tropical storm.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of shores
Noun
  • Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Definition of coasts

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“Beaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaches. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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