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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Recent Examples of beaches
Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
On the second day of the swell hitting the Southern California coast, waves of 15 feet were seen at south-facing beaches and even greater than 20 feet at the Wedge in Newport Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The Lake Tahoe Basin has a few dozen public-access beaches for swimmers, boaters and kayakers.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Dramatic limestone cliffs provide picture-perfect views at every turn, and, even in the height of summer, sweeping beaches ensure there's room for everyone on the sand.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory is in effect in Catalina, the Santa Barbara islands, the Malibu Coast and all Los Angeles County beaches.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Beachgoers should also be aware of a moderate risk of rip currents along Atlantic beaches through at least Friday.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Mother Nature is putting on quite a show at some California beaches.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The legendary home of Odysseus, Ithaca is steeped in mythology and offers quaint towns and stunning beaches without the hustle of Mykonos.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Noun
La Romana's proximity to the pristine beaches of Saona Island and Catalina Island, two hidden islets that are easily accessible by boat, make this destination a must-see for travelers looking to explore beyond the typical tourist routes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
On the second day of the swell hitting the Southern California coast, waves of 15 feet were seen at south-facing beaches and even greater than 20 feet at the Wedge in Newport Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The Lake Tahoe Basin has a few dozen public-access beaches for swimmers, boaters and kayakers.
—Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Dramatic limestone cliffs provide picture-perfect views at every turn, and, even in the height of summer, sweeping beaches ensure there's room for everyone on the sand.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
According to the National Weather Service, a high surf advisory is in effect in Catalina, the Santa Barbara islands, the Malibu Coast and all Los Angeles County beaches.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Beachgoers should also be aware of a moderate risk of rip currents along Atlantic beaches through at least Friday.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Mother Nature is putting on quite a show at some California beaches.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
The legendary home of Odysseus, Ithaca is steeped in mythology and offers quaint towns and stunning beaches without the hustle of Mykonos.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
Noun
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Wide sands and elevated viewpoints above the cliffs provide excellent sightlines for a low eclipse.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Take a water taxi from Sesimbra to Praia do Ribeira do Cavalo for a day on scenic, less-crowded sands in Arrábida Natural Park.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Many of us have long felt that music is medicine; this book grounds that belief in concrete examples.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Watson across from him grounds their duo with a drillmaster’s sense of duty.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Near coastlines, tidal currents are impacted by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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But some disasters do more than destroy cities, villages, or coastlines.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Kyle Busch wrecks Ron Hornaday under caution!—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The change launches biannual arguments about the practice, wrecks havoc on sleep and has inspired voters to go to California polls.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Set on the shores of Oʻahu in Honolulu, the memorial invites visitors to reflect on the sacrifice of the lost service members.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Final details have yet to be released, but the Q7 and SQ7 are expected to arrive on our shores before the end of the year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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
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“Beaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaches. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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