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
Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Harsh rule, pristine beaches Albania has 280 miles of coast that remained largely underdeveloped during decades of harsh communist rule.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Explore the varied landscapes of France, from the secluded beaches of the Île de Porquerolles to Alpine destinations like Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The design for the Classic Boot was born on the beaches of California, and were originally made to keep surfers warm after early-morning sessions and has since become an staple of West Coast style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Popular beaches are being closed in the surrounding areas, due to concerns tourists may be injured by the rusty nails, jagged metal and broken glass, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Ari Atoll is one of the best places in the Maldives for whale shark diving, so the resort offers more than just beautiful beaches.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
Noun
Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Harsh rule, pristine beaches Albania has 280 miles of coast that remained largely underdeveloped during decades of harsh communist rule.
—Zana Cimili, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Explore the varied landscapes of France, from the secluded beaches of the Île de Porquerolles to Alpine destinations like Chamonix and Villard-de-Lans.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
The design for the Classic Boot was born on the beaches of California, and were originally made to keep surfers warm after early-morning sessions and has since become an staple of West Coast style.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Popular beaches are being closed in the surrounding areas, due to concerns tourists may be injured by the rusty nails, jagged metal and broken glass, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Ari Atoll is one of the best places in the Maldives for whale shark diving, so the resort offers more than just beautiful beaches.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
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The white sands and turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, in the northwest Maldives, are the backdrop for 45 one- and two-bedroom villas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Just south of Amalfi, Cilento offers ancient temples, pristine sands, and the best mozzarella in Italy, yet visiting is a fraction of the cost.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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Bentley also appears in the film opposite Aakeel; the supporting cast is drawn from working drama students, whose presence grounds the masterclass setting in something immediate and lived-in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 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
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
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Panoramic terraces and an infinity pool afford spectacular views of one of Italy’s most glamorous coastlines, which includes the Portofino peninsula.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Kelp fringes nearly a third of the planet’s coastlines and is an iconic feature of temperate waters, from California and Chile to Norway, Japan, and Australia.—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
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For most of her life, Fröbe-Kapteyn lived alone in her house on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Just as the white shores of Destin, Florida beckon with the allure of beachy dreams, this dish will conjure visions of your most memorable shoreside experience.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 June 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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