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
Over the years, its jurisdiction has expanded to include coverage of inland waterways, coastlines, bridges and ports.
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Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Regent Seven Seas Cruises are also all-inclusive and take travelers on grand voyages across Asia and Europe, around Australia and Africa, and up and down America’s coastlines.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
And in mangrove regions, early tests show 97% accuracy—cutting processing time in half and helping governments act faster to protect fragile coastlines.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Algarve has been beloved for its endless sunny days and dramatic coastlines with its picturesque beaches, craggy cliffs, and hidden caves.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Originally known as The Clouds, the stately home overlooked what has become one of Barbados’ most luxurious coastlines.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The latest strikes raised particular concerns in Colombia, which has coastlines on both the Caribbean and Pacific.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
And that would be just the first act before the collapse of the entire ice sheet, which could raise seas 5 meters and redraw the world’s coastlines.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Andy Rose 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Regent Seven Seas Cruises are also all-inclusive and take travelers on grand voyages across Asia and Europe, around Australia and Africa, and up and down America’s coastlines.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
And in mangrove regions, early tests show 97% accuracy—cutting processing time in half and helping governments act faster to protect fragile coastlines.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
For decades, the Algarve has been beloved for its endless sunny days and dramatic coastlines with its picturesque beaches, craggy cliffs, and hidden caves.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Originally known as The Clouds, the stately home overlooked what has become one of Barbados’ most luxurious coastlines.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The latest strikes raised particular concerns in Colombia, which has coastlines on both the Caribbean and Pacific.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
And that would be just the first act before the collapse of the entire ice sheet, which could raise seas 5 meters and redraw the world’s coastlines.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
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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This includes the land on the shores of the Narta Lagoon that Subashi and his fellow villagers say were stolen from them.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan are vineyards lined with neat rows of grapevines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the park is known for its sandy beaches and temperate rainforests, according to Canada's parks department.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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City officials have also begun discussing new efforts to increase revenue, including possibly charging fees to park at beaches and bays.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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