as in coasts
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 coastlines
Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
State leaders seem to care more about the undocumented, DEI, Don’t Say Gay, redistricting, Hope Florida and school vouchers while our coastlines are eroding.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The reserve, which can reach as many as 714 million barrels, is stored in large, high-security underground salt caverns along the gulf coastlines of Louisiana and Texas.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Sea levels along the world’s coastlines are much higher than previously assumed, more than 3 feet in some regions, according to new research, raising alarms that the world isunderestimating the extent of the threat and how quickly coastlines could disappear.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Sea Green, Blue Turquoise, and Coral echo sunlit coastlines, crystalline waters, and long summer afternoons.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The birds are naturally found along the coastlines of Southern Australia and New Zealand.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Future Is Already Underway Across Alaska’s forests and coastlines, companies like Nathan & Sons and Barnacle Foods are building companies rooted in reciprocity, responsibility and relationship.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
State leaders seem to care more about the undocumented, DEI, Don’t Say Gay, redistricting, Hope Florida and school vouchers while our coastlines are eroding.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The reserve, which can reach as many as 714 million barrels, is stored in large, high-security underground salt caverns along the gulf coastlines of Louisiana and Texas.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Sea levels along the world’s coastlines are much higher than previously assumed, more than 3 feet in some regions, according to new research, raising alarms that the world isunderestimating the extent of the threat and how quickly coastlines could disappear.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Sea Green, Blue Turquoise, and Coral echo sunlit coastlines, crystalline waters, and long summer afternoons.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The birds are naturally found along the coastlines of Southern Australia and New Zealand.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The Future Is Already Underway Across Alaska’s forests and coastlines, companies like Nathan & Sons and Barnacle Foods are building companies rooted in reciprocity, responsibility and relationship.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastlines
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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
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Only around 100 kilometers (60 miles) of water separate Iran and the UAE; missiles and drones do not take long to reach Emirati shores.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.—
Noelann Bourgade,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Bansko, a small ski resort town at the foot of Pirin Mountain, has emerged as an international expat hub, offering endless mountain views and proximity to some of northern Greece's best beaches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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