as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
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Recent Examples of peninsula
The Kamchatka peninsula has a long history of earthquakes.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 31 July 2025
On a quiet peninsula outside Bodrum, this resort blends serious comfort with a relaxed coastal rhythm.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
According to the National Weather Service, tsunami waves have been detected in the Pacific-facing side of the Alaska peninsula.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 July 2025
Located on the southern tip of the San Francisco peninsula in Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale is a family-friendly suburban city convenient to major employers like Apple, Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and Amazon.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 31 July 2025
On a quiet peninsula outside Bodrum, this resort blends serious comfort with a relaxed coastal rhythm.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
According to the National Weather Service, tsunami waves have been detected in the Pacific-facing side of the Alaska peninsula.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 30 July 2025
Located on the southern tip of the San Francisco peninsula in Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale is a family-friendly suburban city convenient to major employers like Apple, Google, LinkedIn, Meta, and Amazon.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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Many performances shown in the film featured the Sun Ra Arkestra in otherworldly attire: glitzy shirts worn with capes and golden hats.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 Aug. 2025
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McGann was mid-haircut when officers with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) entered the shop and promptly placed McGann in handcuffs, removing the black and white haircut cape in the process.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Serafini did shoot Spohr dead that day after laying in wait at the couple's $3.5 million home for hours, but Wood managed to survive despite being shot twice in the head at point blank range.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At this point, circulation continues only in the warmer layer, and stratification takes place.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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When my swimming buddy Peggy and I were about to round the final headland before swimming another 1/4 mile to Reggae beach, the final destination, something heartwarming happened.—
Natalie Nixon,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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The property off Highway 1 resembles your own private headlands park with unparalleled panoramic views of the sea arches and the coastline.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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