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Recent Examples of reef
The City of Naples celebrated Earth Day in a big way this year - by contributing pier wreckage to an artificial reef off the coast.
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
That worked in Lake Waco in Texas, for example, and along a rocky reef at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
To the northeast, a buildup of reef and limestone from 260 million years ago holds petrified remains of marine creatures, souvenirs of the greatest flood in history.
—Literary Hub, 30 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
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Stephanie Gallman Jordan, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
That worked in Lake Waco in Texas, for example, and along a rocky reef at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 May 2026
To the northeast, a buildup of reef and limestone from 260 million years ago holds petrified remains of marine creatures, souvenirs of the greatest flood in history.
—Literary Hub, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reef
Noun
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Use your best judgment and remove large animals from the area if their lives are in danger.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The almost-tragedy has inspired the Masters family to advocate for awareness of the danger that illegally passing a bus can pose.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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How to react when facing a lightning hazard?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Noun
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All of which comes with great peril for our future.—
KEN BURNS,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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The attempt to retrieve their bodies has already claimed another life, underscoring the peril and complexity of the recovery effort.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Regulators should proceed with considerably more caution the next time someone advances the hypothesis that reporting burdens are a significant barrier to firms going public.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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But back to your point, our military service members do represent a fraction of the population and do carry a heavy burden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reef. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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