reefs

plural of reef

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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. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
  • Travel at a safe speed and keep a lookout for other boats, swimmers, and hazards.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • All rights reserved Late spring and summer offer a host of weather hazards that disrupt families.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Many experts have cautioned against the dangers of over-intervening during delivery; at the same time, the availability of clinical care, when properly deployed, has clearly saved countless lives.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
  • Wildfire experts have been warning for months that extreme fire dangers are likely this summer.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The potential perils of this were apparent in Delaware, where a Caesar Rodney impersonator was manning the booth (the Caesar Rodney Institute was the sponsor).
    Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
  • Therefore, the article cautions against the perils of overpaying for certainty, advocating for a discerning approach to avoid crowded trades.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • This leads to higher fungal loads.
    Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The decrease in customers comes at a crucial time, after years of hardships for local restaurateurs.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • According to Alvarez, Nina’s brother, whose dream was to become a swimmer is also feeling the strain of the family’s hardships.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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