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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Removing trash from beaches can also lead to pro-environmental habits, such as increasing awareness of personal plastic consumption, according to a 2016 study published in the journal Environment and Behavior.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
This summer, the debut of the Peloponnese Trails, a network of hiking routes spanning more than 1,000 miles, gives travelers a reason to explore beyond Greece’s most popular beaches.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Officials also say this time of year is when state parks and beaches start to see an increase in visitation with peak timing up through Memorial Day weekend.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
With its precipitous mountains and spectacular beaches looking out on the Norwegian Sea, the Lofoten Island chain is a magnet for tourists even during the long months of winter.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
These cities offer access to beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, and modern amenities and are particularly attractive to both working professionals and retirees.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
There is a high risk of rip currents at all east Central Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Removing trash from beaches can also lead to pro-environmental habits, such as increasing awareness of personal plastic consumption, according to a 2016 study published in the journal Environment and Behavior.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
This summer, the debut of the Peloponnese Trails, a network of hiking routes spanning more than 1,000 miles, gives travelers a reason to explore beyond Greece’s most popular beaches.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Officials also say this time of year is when state parks and beaches start to see an increase in visitation with peak timing up through Memorial Day weekend.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
With its precipitous mountains and spectacular beaches looking out on the Norwegian Sea, the Lofoten Island chain is a magnet for tourists even during the long months of winter.
—Alan Crawford, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
These cities offer access to beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, and modern amenities and are particularly attractive to both working professionals and retirees.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
There is a high risk of rip currents at all east Central Atlantic beaches.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
The designs are eye catching and beautiful, inspired by South Florida's beaches and ocean water.
—Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaches
Noun
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Her clothes, patterned in vivid reds, pinks and oranges, echo the mineral-rich sands of Iran’s Qeshm and Hormuz islands, where the earth itself seems to glow.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The new island draws its name from the bright aragonite sands that form its foundation and will be an extension of the brand's commitment to connect guests with the ocean.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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The room’s dramatic statement, Lee Jofa’s Arley wallpaper in Lagoon, echoes the natural beauty framed by the expansive windows, fostering a tranquil retreat that further grounds the cottage in the landscape.—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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That detail grounds the photograph in the human perspective.—
Christye Sisson,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 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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Home to ancient cities of Olympia and Sparta, the peninsula today offers hikes in its sacred forests and access to miles of uncrowded coastlines.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sheltered coastlines, reefs, and lagoons play a major role here, helping to create calmer conditions and more consistent water temperatures.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Their shores have received merchants, soldiers and migrants moving between East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian subcontinent.—
Adam Pourahmadi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Album, helped steer Epic from the digital sea and into the shores of the real world, with physical product and merchandizing, racking up millions of dollars from an eager fanbase.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.
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