SANDBANK Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sandbank

noun

Definition of sandbank

as in sandbar

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Recent Examples of sandbank The whale turned out to be stranded on a nearby sandbank. — Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026 In early April rescuers called off the effort to save the creature, which had repeatedly become stuck on sandbanks and seemed in bad physical shape. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026 In a breakthrough moment, rescuers dug a channel through the sandbank, allowing the whale to swim free early Friday. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026 The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene. — ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandbank

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The sharks have been seen near the sandbar and nearshore areas at Scarborough Beach and Higgins Beach.

— Riley Rourke, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Low water levels have exposed vast stretches of riverbanks, as well as long sandbars usually hidden deep beneath the surface.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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Authorities rescued residents from high water in several areas in Indiana, including Delaware, Madison, Wayne and Henry counties as rivers burst their banks.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
The funds were used to pay down bank debt incurred during COVID-19, help pay off capital expenses to enhance its stadium, Anfield, and repurchase the Melwood training ground.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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The notion, like the uncouth, wispy-haired towhead himself, was an easy mark for Bennett, who took aim following Greeley’s sermon on the coverage of the New Jersey murder.

— James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020
An outdoorsy, blue-eyed towhead, Jim, was living in the house next door, right on the beach.

— Alison Rose, Town & Country, 16 Dec. 2012

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