coastlines

plural of coastline

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Recent Examples of coastlines So does that mean Americans will see more sharks along our coastlines? Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Artificial reefs, on the other hand, are created by humans from any number of materials from rocks to sunken ships to protect coastlines or attract aquatic life. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 Thanks to its waterfront restaurants, outdoor spaces, and stunning coastlines, the city boasts strong interest in romantic attractions and sunset cruises in particular. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Bertha is expected to move along the Louisiana and upper Texas coastlines, producing gusting winds of up to 40 mph and bands of rain across southeast Louisiana and parts of Alabama. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 July 2026 Outside the industrial center, the city is defined by quiet coastal communities, craggy coastlines, tide pools and stretches of sandy beaches bordered by oceanfront homes. Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026 Nowhere is this more evident than in the Greek archipelago, where stunning coastlines have served as the setting for centuries of history. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 For countries with extensive coastlines and limited enforcement resources, this model has always faced practical constraints. IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 If those pieces come together, the robot could find use in environmental monitoring – sampling lakes, rivers, coastlines, and marine ecosystems, essentially an amphibious drone with gull-like ambitions. New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastlines
Noun
  • Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Courtesy Luxury Living Costa Rica Three centuries before wealthy investors sought out trophy holdings along Costa Rica’s untamed Pacific coast, these shores were a theater of conquistadors, corsairs and cannon fire.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The sport has taken her from the shores of San Francisco and Lake Tahoe to New Zealand and Manhattan, and enabled her to raise $172,000 for cancer research through the organization Swim Across America.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Authorities in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida opened sites to provide sandbags to residents while red flag warnings were posted along some beaches advising swimmers about the dangers of rip tides.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • The Philippines, known for its stunning beaches and thousands of incredible islands, is an outdoor lover’s paradise where visitors can go hiking, enjoy top-level surfing, and more.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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