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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
From exploring Paris’ museums to lounging on the beaches of the Greek islands, European travel can be equal parts enriching and exciting.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Researchers with the Harte Research Institute say blue dragons, tiny blue sea slugs with a painful sting, are washing up again along Texas beaches as spring winds push offshore marine life onto shore.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The beaches at Condado and Isla Verde are gorgeous, offering the kind of turquoise-water scenery that makes a spring break trip feel like a real escape.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers a few hints for successful grunion observing, including going to uncrowded beaches.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
From exploring Paris’ museums to lounging on the beaches of the Greek islands, European travel can be equal parts enriching and exciting.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Researchers with the Harte Research Institute say blue dragons, tiny blue sea slugs with a painful sting, are washing up again along Texas beaches as spring winds push offshore marine life onto shore.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
There is a moderate risk of rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The beaches at Condado and Isla Verde are gorgeous, offering the kind of turquoise-water scenery that makes a spring break trip feel like a real escape.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers a few hints for successful grunion observing, including going to uncrowded beaches.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
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Kaanapali Beach The white sands of Kaanapali that once hosted royalty now serve as the backyard of some of Hawaii's best resorts.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the sands of the drama business shift, there is opportunity as well as challenge, Capurro says.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Texas State left fielder Harley Vestal grounds out.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ghostface can never really be defeated, because anyone can pick up a knife and be Ghostface, which grounds the movies in a reality often missing from the genre.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two married sea-explorers are stranded, Gilligan-style, after a storm shipwrecks their craft.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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In a film like this, you’re ostensibly meant to root against the terror that the central characters wrecks on his victims.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2026
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Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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State leaders seem to care more about the undocumented, DEI, Don’t Say Gay, redistricting, Hope Florida and school vouchers while our coastlines are eroding.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Only around 100 kilometers (60 miles) of water separate Iran and the UAE; missiles and drones do not take long to reach Emirati shores.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.—
Noelann Bourgade,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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