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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
  1. shores
  2. flows
  3. coastlines
  4. cruises
  5. beaches
  6. sails
  7. sands
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
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
  • Most nuclear plants are therefore located beside rivers, lakes, or coastlines.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • For countries with extensive coastlines and limited enforcement resources, this model has always faced practical constraints.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 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
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
Definition of beaches
Verb
  • 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
  • Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of sails
Noun
  • Cancun, Mexico's premier tourist destination since 1974, continues to captivate visitors with its pristine white sands, brilliant turquoise waters, and access to Mayan cultural sites.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The festival will take place on the sands of Santa Monica Beach, marking the first major music festival on the iconic coastline.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of sands

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