as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
an oil spill that was devastating to inshore fisheries in the area
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Recent Examples of inshore
But after retiring two years ago, the 58-year-old Mississippi resident started guiding anglers on inshore fishing trips from his one-of-a-kind, 18-foot Carolina Skiff.
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Anglers can go inshore or deep sea fishing with Captain Robbie Wolfe of Whipsaw Charters, who has spent years taking folks out on the water to enjoy this active ocean sport.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The yacht is suited to both inshore and offshore jaunts, with preliminary testing indicating impressive velocity, balance, and control in all conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
These high-contrast lens colors are ideal for inshore fishing, whereas a grey or blue lens is more commonly used for offshore fishing.
—Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
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Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2025
Anglers can go inshore or deep sea fishing with Captain Robbie Wolfe of Whipsaw Charters, who has spent years taking folks out on the water to enjoy this active ocean sport.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
The yacht is suited to both inshore and offshore jaunts, with preliminary testing indicating impressive velocity, balance, and control in all conditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
These high-contrast lens colors are ideal for inshore fishing, whereas a grey or blue lens is more commonly used for offshore fishing.
—Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inshore
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The pipelines are part of a network that connects the offshore platforms to to an onshore processing plant near Goleta and then further inland.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Almost 50% of European power came from renewables in 2024, and the region has a strong pipeline of solar and on- and offshore wind waiting to be connected to the grid.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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There is potential for a coastal storm Thursday and or Friday, but confidence is low.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Animals aside, Everglades National Park has a large number of plants, trees, and landscapes, from coastal mangroves to hardwood forests.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Inshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inshore. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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