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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
Noun
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Across from me, a woman with very beautiful eyes was looking at a poster about the dangers of smoking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Sell-offs like the ones last Friday and today are a good lesson in the dangers of chasing parabolic moves and failing to take profits.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The National Opera took a different approach and left the Center, but that has presented its own perils.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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The blueprint for our contemporary understanding of fame and its perils, and one of the most evident and undeniable archetypes of beauty—just ask Kim Kardashian.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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 10 Jun. 2026.
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