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 Black Sea peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014, but is internationally recognized as Ukrainian.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down five Ukrainian drones in the border region of Bryansk, as well as three drones over the Crimean peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk and Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Punta Mita Rentals Book now A 1,500-acre private peninsula north of Puerto Vallarta is home to Punta Mita and its three resorts plus many condos and residences, meaning there are almost limitless options when uniting the family for a big, raucous reunion.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
The arid peninsula off Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, similar in size to Connecticut, boasts deep reserves of oil and gas that have made the country the fourth-wealthiest in the world by per capita GDP and enriched its rulers, the House of Thani.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down five Ukrainian drones in the border region of Bryansk, as well as three drones over the Crimean peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk and Elise Morton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Punta Mita Rentals Book now A 1,500-acre private peninsula north of Puerto Vallarta is home to Punta Mita and its three resorts plus many condos and residences, meaning there are almost limitless options when uniting the family for a big, raucous reunion.
—Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
The arid peninsula off Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, similar in size to Connecticut, boasts deep reserves of oil and gas that have made the country the fourth-wealthiest in the world by per capita GDP and enriched its rulers, the House of Thani.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
Noun
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Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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In the league, even though Villa were staggering along, the points tally kept ticking over.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The point of emphasis for him right now is fielding slow rollers.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Its stretches of sandy shoreline include Castle Beach, with the ruins of Tenby Castle on a headland overlooking the harbor.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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One of them pointed me to a path that led over the headland to Karthea, one of the island’s ancient city-states.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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