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Recent Examples of reef
The Alaia Belize experience is defined by its exceptional guest service, delivered by personal concierge teams who curate unique experiences to area destinations such as Secret Beach, the reef and the rainforest.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The boy was with his father and a sibling off a reef at the time, CNN affiliate WPLG reported, citing authorities.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Port Jackson sharks’ teeth are less exposed to the ambient water than those of blacktip reef sharks, and have a different anatomy.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Nurse and reef sharks prowl for their next meal, lionfish hide in plain sight, and a cuttlefish scurries by.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The boy was with his father and a sibling off a reef at the time, CNN affiliate WPLG reported, citing authorities.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Port Jackson sharks’ teeth are less exposed to the ambient water than those of blacktip reef sharks, and have a different anatomy.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Nurse and reef sharks prowl for their next meal, lionfish hide in plain sight, and a cuttlefish scurries by.
—Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
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Concerns have already been raised over the dangers of nudification apps that can be used to create pornographic images of people without their consent.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire danger shifts specifically to California over the next few months, Aman said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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There, staff took away his phone, shoes and anything that could be a safety hazard.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Burn hazards, meaning use of the product could lead to burns, were behind 294 recalls in the same time frame.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Musk also suggests that the act of pursuing a spacefaring future, despite the perils, can serve as a sort of balm for existential dread.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Phillies had added Bader at the deadline but retained Kepler, whose roster spot was in peril at various points during the summer.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The stress of finding housing, steady work, and a supportive environment can be overwhelming, especially when paired with the burden of rebuilding trust.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new third line can ease the burden Coach Craig Berube has high hopes for newcomer Nicolas Roy as his 3C, and that’s with good reason.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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