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
Adjective
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California’s resistance to offshore and onshore oil expansion stretches back half a century.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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It was specially designed to transport and install XXL monopile foundations for advanced offshore wind farms.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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From Punta Mita’s rolling hills and small coastal villages, to dense woods full of jaguars and Sayulita surf beaches, Riviera Nayarit and the surrounding region are teeming with discovery.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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“Inshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inshore. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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