as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
in the summer, coastal traffic is significantly increased by pods of weekend yachtsmen
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Recent Examples of coastal
An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week.
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Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
From coastal Georgia through the Mid-Atlantic states, the Hurricane Center says rainfall could cause flash, urban ,and river flooding.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Three people were killed and eight others injured after a person on a boat fired shots at a waterfront bar in the coastal North Carolina city of Southport, a city spokeswoman told ABC News.
—Darren Reynolds, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite the Category 5 classification, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Exceptions include workers responsible for law enforcement and emergency response, border and coastal protection, fire suppression and monitoring, and protection of federal lands, buildings, waterways and equipment, according to the contingency plan.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
As of Friday morning, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect related to Hurricane Humberto.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
What to prepare for now The Carolinas as well as coastal Georgia have the highest odds for a direct strike and the most significant impacts, but the details are still coming into focus.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
From coastal Georgia through the Mid-Atlantic states, the Hurricane Center says rainfall could cause flash, urban ,and river flooding.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
Three people were killed and eight others injured after a person on a boat fired shots at a waterfront bar in the coastal North Carolina city of Southport, a city spokeswoman told ABC News.
—Darren Reynolds, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
Despite the Category 5 classification, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Exceptions include workers responsible for law enforcement and emergency response, border and coastal protection, fire suppression and monitoring, and protection of federal lands, buildings, waterways and equipment, according to the contingency plan.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Adding a daybed in gingham, especially one done up in the coastal blue Perennials upholstery that winks at Dorothy’s iconic dress, is a clever way to play up the timeless print when brainstorming a new bedroom furniture layout.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
As of Friday morning, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect related to Hurricane Humberto.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
What to prepare for now The Carolinas as well as coastal Georgia have the highest odds for a direct strike and the most significant impacts, but the details are still coming into focus.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastal
offshore
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In August, the world’s first permanent offshore CO2 injection was completed at Norway’s Northern Lights site in Øygarden.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Martínez’s hypothesis is that after death, Cleopatra’s body was brought to Taposiris Magna, transported through the tunnel to the offshore port and laid to rest in a secret location.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Coastal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastal. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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