reefs

Definition of reefsnext
plural of reef

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
  • Review focuses on fundamental safety aspects The review focuses on fundamental safety aspects such as design assumptions, fulfilment of key safety functions, defence-in-depth, protection against internal and external hazards, and emergency preparedness.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The cold and snow linger into next week, with additional cold weather hazards possible Monday night into Tuesday.
    Scott Padgett, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Appropriately enough, for a quote about the dangers of false certainty, there is little evidence that Mark Twain ever said it at all.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Many reptiles also face additional dangers, giving them even worse odds of survival.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The increasing perils faced by mediators, coupled with the complexity of contemporary conflicts, demand that states and multilateral institutions must pool their experience, capacity and resources more effectively.
    Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
  • So what are some ways parents can safeguard their young boys from any potential perils?
    Taylor Grothe, Parents, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The county, too, is already grappling with how to ensure the loads are clean of contaminants like paint and plastic.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Have documentation supporting your current financial hardships Have a debt load north of $7,500?
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
  • As with this trilogy’s previous installment, Depardon here depicts the hardships ofthe modern farmer with empathy but also a wry knowingness regarding the changing of the times.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.

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