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
Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
And while the majority of the cove belongs to an exclusive beach club, Bailey's Beach, there’s a small portion that’s open to the public.
—Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Then, curve around the bend opening onto the Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, the cove under a viaduct dipping into clear turquoise water, and find a spot to laze.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Plus, there’s so much to see in Catalonia beyond Barcelona, not least the picturesque coves and charming seaside towns of the Costa Brava.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
And while the majority of the cove belongs to an exclusive beach club, Bailey's Beach, there’s a small portion that’s open to the public.
—Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Then, curve around the bend opening onto the Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, the cove under a viaduct dipping into clear turquoise water, and find a spot to laze.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Plus, there’s so much to see in Catalonia beyond Barcelona, not least the picturesque coves and charming seaside towns of the Costa Brava.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cove
Noun
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The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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The bay laurels, in fact, are making a major comeback after the 2021 freeze.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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So is avoiding areas like estuaries, which are natural fish nurseries, and any area that has a lot of fish or bird life or a lot of seals or sea lions.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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What was once a pristine estuary has become a hotspot for pollution, habitat loss, and stress.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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