as in coast
the land adjacent to a body of water
The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.
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Recent Examples of coastline
On the island of Sardinia, Italy, along the Mediterranean coastline, JHSF Fasano Sardegna project is under development.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
One of China’s key projects in Myanmar, the Kyaukpyu port in Rakhine State, along the country’s long western coastline, reveals Beijing’s playbook.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Initially, a tsunami warning was issued and residents in Cebu and the nearby provinces of Leyte and Biliran to avoid coastlines because of possible waves up to 3 feet.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
There were 45 rescues throughout the day Sunday along the entire Newport Beach coastline, said Battalion Chief Mike Ure.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
One of China’s key projects in Myanmar, the Kyaukpyu port in Rakhine State, along the country’s long western coastline, reveals Beijing’s playbook.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
Initially, a tsunami warning was issued and residents in Cebu and the nearby provinces of Leyte and Biliran to avoid coastlines because of possible waves up to 3 feet.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
There were 45 rescues throughout the day Sunday along the entire Newport Beach coastline, said Battalion Chief Mike Ure.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastline
Noun
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The curious rocky coast of this bay continues haunting me in the most visceral ways.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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Organizers with the Global Sumud Flotilla said on X that the boat was last tracked only a few miles off Gaza’s coast before contact was lost.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bring a bottle of bug spray, a blanket or a comfortable beach chair, then sit back and enjoy the show.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Plus, Jeremiah had to still be winded by busting out that extended dance remix of his maniacal villain laugh from back on the beach.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, erosion has accelerated in recent years, with the shoreline retreating at a rate of roughly 4 feet per year, according to the report.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastline. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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