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
Despite those ongoing threats, many ships continue to exit the Persian Gulf through the strait via routes that avoid Iranian waters, instead hugging the coastline of Oman.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
To see the full moon at its best, find an elevated location, an open field or a coastline with a clear view of the southeastern horizon.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Highlights include rugged mountains, 180 miles of dramatic coastline and historic villages.
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Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In a social media statement, the firm said ships were increasingly using a southern route through the strait that hugs Oman's coastline, as opposed to one that brings them close to Iran's coast in the north of the waterway.
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Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
To see the full moon at its best, find an elevated location, an open field or a coastline with a clear view of the southeastern horizon.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Highlights include rugged mountains, 180 miles of dramatic coastline and historic villages.
—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In a social media statement, the firm said ships were increasingly using a southern route through the strait that hugs Oman's coastline, as opposed to one that brings them close to Iran's coast in the north of the waterway.
—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastline
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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Many used an alternative route on the southern side of the Strait along the Omani coast.
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The beach is part of Half Moon Bay State Beach.
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Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair, blanket and picnic basket.
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Comstock created one of the largest manufacturing facilities on the shoreline in the early 19th century.
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Search for shells at the shoreline, and you'll be surprised by the amount of perfectly intact, yet tiny whelks, cockles, and olive shells.
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastline. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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