as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area
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Recent Examples of offshore
According to Ryan, the idea to make a shadow bank one of the show’s villains initially came to him in 2016, when the Panama Papers were released, exposing a global network of offshore entities used by politicians, celebrities, and criminals to evade taxes.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Currently, perps make up a huge volume of trading on offshore crypto exchanges but have yet to become part of mainstream finance.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The European Union’s first offshore carbon storage facility, taking emissions from Denmark and injecting them into the seabed below the North Sea, is due to start operating by mid-2026.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
As with any offshore installation, Wavepiston's system has to meet the crucial environmental impact criterion.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Currently, perps make up a huge volume of trading on offshore crypto exchanges but have yet to become part of mainstream finance.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The European Union’s first offshore carbon storage facility, taking emissions from Denmark and injecting them into the seabed below the North Sea, is due to start operating by mid-2026.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
As with any offshore installation, Wavepiston's system has to meet the crucial environmental impact criterion.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshore
coastal
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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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“Offshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshore. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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