COASTS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

coasts 1 of 2

noun

plural of coast

as in shores

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coasts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coast

as in flows

to move or proceed smoothly and readily coasting along easily in the light traffic

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Recent Examples of coasts

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

Verb

That mystery is the highlight of this film, which coasts on her daring turn. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025 Turning onto the dead-end road, the car coasts down the rutted driveway to the house at the bottom. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coasts

Noun

Capt Hirams Resort is now a hot spot for multiple events, such as live music, crab boils, shows, game nights, mystery nights, fishing tournaments and conferences about real treasure hunts off the nearby shores.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
This time, with the money teams could offer him being equal and the roster stocked with four current and former All-Stars, LeBron again told the shores of Lake Erie thanks but no thanks.

— David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of shores

Verb

The canal that flows between Fort Lauderdale resident Harry Rozelle’s house and his church is so infested with bacteria that his teenage son, Cruz, was hospitalized after swimming in it three years ago.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of flows

Noun

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

Definition of coastlines

Verb

Traveling such vast distances between our solar system's most remote objects means New Horizons often cruises for months at a time with little to do other than passively collect data.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026
The third main character, a livestreamer named Jake Deal, cruises the night looking for chaos while narrating to his audience.

— Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of cruises

Verb

The Jules Verne Trophy is awarded to the boat that sails non-stop fastest around the world.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Adventure Canada Adventure Canada sails to remote parts of the Arctic, including Canada and Greenland, and the company’s trips feature endless fodder for photo enthusiasts.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of sails

Noun

After more than a decade hugging the sands of Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck will close its doors this year.

— Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies.

— Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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