reefs

Definition of reefsnext
plural of reef

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
  • The most extreme category — hazards — indicates emergency conditions, while the least extreme — good — indicates that air pollution poses little or no risk to the public.
    Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Educational materials on the dangers of driving under the influence will be handed out to those who go through the checkpoint.
    Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Whether your location will experience a partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse, the dangers are the same.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Times’ Malia Mendez sat down with members of the all-Filipino cast to discuss the ways the show’s exploration of the perils of authoritarianism dovetail with the modern political moment.
    Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The tragedy has many Californians pausing to reflect on the fine line between the thrill of backcountry skiing and the perils of extreme winter storms.
    James Ward, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
  • For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That Lifeline Grocery Initiative has grown into a full farmers market with a pay-what-you-can model that encourages shoppers to create a new relationship with food, no matter their economic hardships.
    Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The union has disputed Kaiser’s claims that a significant number of its members had crossed picket lines and returned to work, some of whom have talked about the financial hardships of striking.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

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