sandbanks

plural of sandbank

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbanks
Noun
  • The beach boasts shifting sandbars that foster waves with surprisingly good swell.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • Over time, sandbars developed, and at the lake’s southern tip is the iconic Torch Lake Sandbar, a shallow stretch of white sand that turns into a vibrant gathering spot in the summer.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Noun
  • The likely result, as some analysts have noted, is to widen the gap between the big banks that already run heavy compliance operations and the smaller firms for which every extra check lands as overhead.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • The bike leaning pushes you down into your seat — positive G-force — with the same sensation as when an airplane banks.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sandbanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbanks. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sandbanks

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster