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
See All Example Sentences for inshore
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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Trump has all but killed offshore wind, even trying to halt nearly complete construction projects, including Connecticut’s.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Though the reef looked healthy, Sea Saba and the Saba Conservation Foundation, which manages the island's parks, are raising baby corals in an offshore nursery to replace reefs lost to hurricanes and climate change.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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But this year, due to coastal planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the Spirit Awards relocated to the Hollywood Palladium (where they were last held in 1994), a venue decked out in the show’s signature blue and pink signage and decor — a pivot that proved effective.—
Film Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Inshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inshore. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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