plages

Definition of plagesnext
plural of plage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plages
Noun
  • Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Below the 40th parallel in the Southern Ocean, there are sixty-knot winds and tempestuous seas, rainforests, mountains, white sand beaches and an ever-changing sky.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • And the best coastal hideaways and beaches in Türkiye range from tranquil stretches only accessible by boat to family-friendly resort areas to soak up the sun beside smaller cities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In the past year and a half, the city has decommissioned or taken down three major encampments that had taken hold along the waterfronts, giving all those camping there credible offers of housing or shelter.
    Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
  • And focus on important things like fisheries, clean water, clean air, great local coastal communities, coastal economies, keeping our working waterfronts running.
    Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Plages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plages. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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