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Recent Examples of reefs
The itinerary includes diving and snorkeling in some of the country’s most biodiverse reefs, with frequent sightings of manta rays, reef sharks and dolphins, as well as swimming alongside whale sharks in Saleh Bay.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
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Regular cleaning with vinegar prevents grease buildup, odors, and potential fire hazards.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Avoiding hazards Over the last century, nearly 200 Caltrans maintenance and construction workers have died on the job.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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In Season 3, such perils are compounded by the economic malaise affecting Gen Z-ers in their twenties.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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Those perils mean the breakneck rescue is being conducted at a snail's pace, all while the miner's face dangers including hypothermia, carbon dioxide poisoning and shortages of food and water.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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This symbolized people of color in the LGBTQ+ community, and it was meant to draw attention to their unique hardships.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
2 June 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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