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
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
A number of shorebirds migrate here to our local beaches and bays, and white pelicans can often be found on coastal lagoons and inland lakes during winter months.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
That is, in part, a legacy of apartheid—until 1989, Black South Africans and other people of color were barred from many beaches.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
When the urban hot spots become too hot, head south to the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of Okinawa, closer to Taipei than Tokyo.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
The famed Blue Lagoon is akin to reflective glass, the Seljalandsfoss waterfall offers close-up and breathtaking views of the waterfalls, and the black sand beaches, like Reynisfjara, provide a unique experience right between your toes.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
The popular pet travel and lifestyle brand's website lists various places from dog parks and hiking trails to beaches and pet-friendly stores.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
The advisory, which affects some of the state’s beaches on Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui, underscores the ongoing exposure of island communities and tourists to marine hazards.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
And while your mind may immediately go to the always sunny beaches in Florida or the upscale vibe of Hilton Head Island, the often overlooked sleepier towns are well worth a visit.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
A number of shorebirds migrate here to our local beaches and bays, and white pelicans can often be found on coastal lagoons and inland lakes during winter months.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
That is, in part, a legacy of apartheid—until 1989, Black South Africans and other people of color were barred from many beaches.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
When the urban hot spots become too hot, head south to the turquoise waters and white-sand beaches of Okinawa, closer to Taipei than Tokyo.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
The famed Blue Lagoon is akin to reflective glass, the Seljalandsfoss waterfall offers close-up and breathtaking views of the waterfalls, and the black sand beaches, like Reynisfjara, provide a unique experience right between your toes.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
The popular pet travel and lifestyle brand's website lists various places from dog parks and hiking trails to beaches and pet-friendly stores.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
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In this image, Landsat 9 reveals the Mazartagh Ridge rising around 600 feet (180 meters) above the surrounding sands, acting as a natural barrier against the relentless winds that sweep China's Takla Makan Desert.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Once in Norfolk, travelers are 30 minutes from the sands of Virginia Beach, and an hour drive from the North Carolina border.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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They were only permitted onto the Roland Garros grounds on their match days, practicing across the street on the others.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Green notes of bergamot and patchouli keep things fresh, while a deeper, aromatic base of musk, incense, and tonka bean grounds the lighter side.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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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
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Messy data wrecks forecasts, distorts reporting and wastes time.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The widespread collapse of reef ecosystems would be devastating for marine and human life— reefs help support fisheries, and protect coastlines from storm surges and rising sea levels.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
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Oceans and coastlines contain the highest uncertainties of methane release, according to researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Forty years ago, the Nintendo Entertainment System hit North American shores, singlehandedly resurrecting the video-game market after its infamous post-Atari crash in 1983.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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Words aren’t enough to tell even the most compelling stories on screen, and for over three decades, Carter has been bringing them to life with wardrobes, transporting audiences everywhere from the blocks of Brooklyn to the shores of Wakanda.—
Leah Faye Cooper,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Beaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaches. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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