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dune

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Definition of dune

as in ridge

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Recent Examples of dune The exception is the second-story primary suite, a serendipitous loophole afforded by a rise in the dune. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 In Santa Monica, the nonprofit built the first dune habitat in 2016, covering about three acres near the Annenberg Beach House. — Marina Jurica, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Already, the dune had swallowed up the northern part of the parking lot along with trees and other obstacles in its way. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 The climb up the dune is so severe that players cannot see the minuscule green from the tee box, which is surrounded by an intimidating set of bunkers that catch wayward shots. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dune

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Noun

In the San Gabriel Mountains, a blue wind phone stands on a foggy forest ridge near a roadside turnout in Wrightwood.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026

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Members of the Baker County team set up a system of ropes and rappelled themselves down a steep embankment off the road to access the river, police said.

— Kevin Fixler July 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Rising sea levels push salt water inland through rivers, canals and shallow groundwater; storm surges cause embankments to collapse, allowing water to seep into soils, rivers and groundwater systems.

— Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026

Definition of embankment

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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
In the middle, a substantial sandbar always seems to host a spirited beach volleyball match and picnickers.

— Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026

Definition of sandbar

Noun

Special meals can be provided on a sandbank or a deserted beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Hippos grunt and grumble in the shallows, crocodiles sunbathe on sandbanks, elephants appear along the banks, while fish eagles call overhead as sunset approaches.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Definition of sandbank

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Money in the bank doesn't fix a company that hasn't figured out how to sell.

— Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
When a violent robbery occurred at a Waterford bank in January 2025, local police faced the difficult task of identifying and locating the suspects.

— State Rep. Greg Howard, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026

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