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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
An archipelago famed for its friendly culture, white-sand beaches and teeming coral reefs, Fiji has struggled for years to contain a drug boom. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026 There’s wilderness, beautiful beaches, amazing sunsets and time for a teenager to reflect on the future. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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 Coastal officials continue to assess damage caused by the storm, which hit beaches with 50 mph gusts and 16 foot waves, forecasters said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 The Or Foundation estimates that upcyclers and resellers there already manage to recirculate 25 million garments each month, but there is room for improvement — as the waste currently clogging the beaches demonstrates — with the support of brands. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Rain and strong winds had already started to pummel the coast, with waves crashing onto the normally pristine beaches. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026 Couples can reconnect on white-sand beaches during the day, the stresses of work a distant memory. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 The Red Sea Coast Keeps Its Core Appeal Tourism at the beaches hasn’t ceased to develop, while other tourist places have been attracting tourists anew. — Connie Etemadi, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
  1. sands
  2. grounds
  3. shipwrecks
  4. coastlines
  5. wrecks
  6. shores
  7. coasts
Noun
  • Like sands through the hourglass, these are the recipes of our lives.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Beachgoers enjoy dedicated loungers, umbrellas, and towel service right on South Beach's golden sands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sands
Verb
  • 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
  • Orange blossom and Sicilian melon offer a juicy, tropical element while the vanilla milk grounds it with a hint of lactonic sweetness.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 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 state’s coastlines have been inundated with high surf for much of the summer, leading to severe erosion at some of the state’s most popular beaches.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the Northeast, visitors discover a corridor where centuries of history, untamed coastlines, and cosmopolitan energy intertwine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of coastlines
Verb
  • 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
  • As is the case with the Delta Aquarids, the moon, only one day past full, unfortunately, wrecks any chances of getting any decent views this year.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of wrecks
Noun
  • Sprinkled around the old-growth forest and ocean shores, each of the 25 canvas tents has a private deck and heated bathroom floors, and some also feature outdoor cedar showers and cast-iron stoves.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After spending some time playing in a (very cool) makeshift stadium on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Northwestern Wildcats finally christened the new Ryan Field in an important Big Ten clash with Penn State.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 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
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