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Recent Examples of littoral
George Weigel, National Review, 2 Dec. 2019
Like many Freedom-class littoral combat ships, Billings visited several cities and towns in the Great Lakes region before departing for the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2019
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
There are two types of littoral combat ships, both of which have struggled to perform their original missions, which were to include mine countermeasures, hunting submarines and fighting surface threats close to shore, the General Accountability Office and other agencies have reported.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
Thanksgiving along the Potomac littoral seemed a little emptier this year without Rob Odle, who died on October 2 after a tough fight with cancer.
—George Weigel, National Review, 2 Dec. 2019
Like many Freedom-class littoral combat ships, Billings visited several cities and towns in the Great Lakes region before departing for the Atlantic via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 June 2019
Noun
In addition to the Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation, the exercise featured defensive counter-landing live-fire drills, littoral maneuvers, amphibious operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, as well as various subject matter expert exchanges.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
There are two types of littoral combat ships, both of which have struggled to perform their original missions, which were to include mine countermeasures, hunting submarines and fighting surface threats close to shore, the General Accountability Office and other agencies have reported.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for littoral
Noun
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Regarding Erin, beachgoers along the U.S. coast from South Florida to Virginia are being warned of life-threatening rip currents this week as Erin passes to the east.—
David Schutz,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected along U.S. east coast beaches beginning Monday and lasting most of next week.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Erin is expected to remain a large and powerful system capable of producing dangerous offshore conditions, prompting maritime warnings along the East Coast of the U.S.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Meteorologists are already warning beachgoers and mariners to pay attention to conditions and forecasts as Erin approaches the offshore waters.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Covering 2,530 surface acres, Lake Moomaw features 43 miles of undeveloped shoreline, which means there are plenty of places to find your own little slice of secluded heaven all up and down the lake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ohio is home to over a dozen islands and scenic shorelines on Lake Erie, with many of them accessible by ferry or airplane.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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From interesting architecture and world-class museums to golden coastlines and attractive seaside promenades, here are some of the top destinations for sun, sand and culture.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Croatia is a narrow country, approximately 3,500 miles long, which makes starting in the north and heading south along the Adriatic coastline – or reversing the order – a straightforward itinerary.—
Amy Nelson,
Twin Cities,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, vessel strikes, entanglement, and habitat disturbances remain significant threats to whales along the eastern seaboard.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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But refocusing on the denser Eastern seaboard routes, including its popular Florida flights, may be enough to keep this low-cost contender going.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Those observations proved less conclusive than had been hoped, but during the rest of the voyage, Cook was able to map the coastland of New Zealand before sailing west to the southeastern coast of Australia—the first record of Europeans on the continent's Eastern coastline.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2022
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
Noun
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Pair reading with trips to the zoo, planetarium, county or state fair, or natural outdoor settings like forests, lakes and seashores.—
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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National parks currently charge different rates, and only around 100 sites managed by the National Park Service—which also oversees national monuments, historic sites, seashores, and other public lands—require an admission fee to enter.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
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Travelers seeking more comfort can choose from a range of charming bed-and-breakfasts and seaside inns.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cycling fans may want to consider a summer trip to the Spanish seaside city, as Barcelona hosts the Tour de France’s ceremonial and competitive start for the first time, in early July.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Littoral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/littoral. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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