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
Along the Norwegian coast, the daily departures of Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages function as working coastal ferries, carrying mail, cars, and locals between small ports from Bergen to Kirkenes.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Similar disruptions from jellyfish swarms have also affected other coastal plants, including Torness in Scotland in 2011 and Shimane in Japan, which, like France’s reactors, rely on seawater drawn directly from the coast for cooling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For more classic coastal flavor, head to Historic Cocoa Village or Historic Downtown Melbourne for craft cafes, cocktail bars, and fresh seafood.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In the coastal Pacific, by contrast, cool waters flow in from higher latitudes and rarely allow ocean temperatures to exceed the high 70s.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Indoors, six bedrooms offer generous en suites and ample space for family or guests, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and the stunning coastal vistas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Israeli tanks now encircle the coastal city from north, south and east.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Lisbon's other funiculars closed The line involving the crash is among three in the coastal city along the country's western border.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And just outside of New York City, off Long Island’s south shore, Fire Island National Seashore provides an easy escape to a rare coastal wilderness for undisturbed hikes through dunes and salt marshes.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Similar disruptions from jellyfish swarms have also affected other coastal plants, including Torness in Scotland in 2011 and Shimane in Japan, which, like France’s reactors, rely on seawater drawn directly from the coast for cooling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
For more classic coastal flavor, head to Historic Cocoa Village or Historic Downtown Melbourne for craft cafes, cocktail bars, and fresh seafood.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
In the coastal Pacific, by contrast, cool waters flow in from higher latitudes and rarely allow ocean temperatures to exceed the high 70s.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Indoors, six bedrooms offer generous en suites and ample space for family or guests, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and the stunning coastal vistas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Israeli tanks now encircle the coastal city from north, south and east.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Lisbon's other funiculars closed The line involving the crash is among three in the coastal city along the country's western border.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
And just outside of New York City, off Long Island’s south shore, Fire Island National Seashore provides an easy escape to a rare coastal wilderness for undisturbed hikes through dunes and salt marshes.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastal
offshore
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Though not native to the Gulf of Mexico, the pythons have adapted, and will sometimes strangle an offshore drilling rig in their powerful coils.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wind giant Ørsted sues White House Energy giant Ørsted and two US states sued the White House over its obstruction of a near-complete offshore wind farm, part of the administration’s move away from renewables.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Coastal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastal. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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