reefs

Definition of reefsnext
plural of reef

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
  • Dean said these workers respond to outages and emergencies at a moment’s notice, often working in dangerous conditions around high voltage electricity, severe weather and other hazards.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Firefighters, working alongside Atlanta Gas Light personnel, thoroughly evaluated the area for any gas hazards.
    CBS News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Normally restrictive about releasing information on Iranian hits and damage, Israeli authorities in recent days have sought to educate the public about their dangers, which can persist as unexploded bombs on the ground even after civilians leave shelters.
    Melanie Lidman, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • However, as in the case of watching a partial solar eclipse, there are inherent dangers in attempting to sight a comet so close to the sun.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But with new pleasures come new perils.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The show depicted her and several other teenage girls grappling with the hardships of motherhood.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Sacramento’s downtown has faced hardships in recent years.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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