as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Recent Examples of cove
The stabbing occurred on March 16, between 8 and 11:30 p.m. at a beach cove near a condominium in Neskowin, Oregon, according to the NOAA announcement.
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 7 May 2025
Many years ago some farmer had a corn patch about halfway up one of the side coves.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s no pool, but paths below the lighthouse descend to two swimming coves, one of which is pretty much guaranteed to be sheltered from the prevailing wind (the easterly cove also has a small landing area that allows for arrival by boat, weather permitting).
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The deceased had gone fishing Monday, April 21 night with a friend near a cove called Mouth of the Creek, but lost his balance while attempting to bring up the anchor to drive back to the boat ramp, WTVM reported.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 7 May 2025
Many years ago some farmer had a corn patch about halfway up one of the side coves.
—Bill Thomas, Outdoor Life, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s no pool, but paths below the lighthouse descend to two swimming coves, one of which is pretty much guaranteed to be sheltered from the prevailing wind (the easterly cove also has a small landing area that allows for arrival by boat, weather permitting).
—Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
The deceased had gone fishing Monday, April 21 night with a friend near a cove called Mouth of the Creek, but lost his balance while attempting to bring up the anchor to drive back to the boat ramp, WTVM reported.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cove
Noun
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Several people, including a few children and fitness coach Jack LaLanne, have successfully made the swim across the bay over the years, according to BOP.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 May 2025
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The sprawling tidewater in the Baltimore Harbor area is also home to overpopulations of blue and flathead catfish, both of which have expanded their range into the bay and are eating their way through the native food chain.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The three main ecosystems are the Roanoke Sound estuary, the dunes themselves and the maritime thicket where a variety of shrubs and trees grow—including bayberries, live oaks and pines—and where wildlife finds refuge.—
Amy Brecount White,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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According to Eustis the spill threatens a range of species including black terns, bottlenose dolphins, larval yellowfin tuna, marsh birds, spring pogies, and young fish migrating into the estuaries for spring growth.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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