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Recent Examples of reef
The focus narrows in on the remaining passengers and crew in the main sections of the aircraft not blown to bits, the cockpit and a stretch of the main cabin (finally, a reward for flying coach), precariously perched on a reef outcrop.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This would eventually build up sand and sea life around it and become a reef.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The new complex will bring people in doors to view exhibits and the centerpiece, a 23,000-gallon aquarium devoted to the reef and its inhabitants.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
This would eventually build up sand and sea life around it and become a reef.
—Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The new complex will bring people in doors to view exhibits and the centerpiece, a 23,000-gallon aquarium devoted to the reef and its inhabitants.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
Noun
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This danger has led to the creation of various regulations and laws.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Red-flag fire danger warnings have also been issued from Arizona to southern Nebraska, as well as in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Some people, particularly those of a certain age, remember when one of the hazards of convertible ownership was the possibility of serious injury in the event of a crash, particularly a rollover.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The dam is classified as a high hazard potential, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Still, as Claire and Jamie acknowledge, their attempts to rewrite history have largely failed, so Jamie’s survival is far from secure, and as television history has proved, the greatest peril any character, or series, can face is the finale.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Another viral pro-Pratt ad, not produced by Pratt’s own campaign, best illustrates the perils of populist-right energy.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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In a region where Malaysia’s fuel subsidies have exploded to $819 million a month, Japan’s game plan has become a burden—not an insurance policy or a strategic shield.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The sandwich generation has been shouldering a heavy financial burden for far too long.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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