as in dune
a raised area of sand with a top that is near or just above the surface of the water in an ocean, lake, or river
We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.
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Recent Examples of sandbar
For all of these creatures, the coast’s patchwork of barrier islands, beaches, sandbars, salt marshes, tidal creeks and estuaries are vitally important for survival.
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
The Central Exuma Cays are known for their shallow turquoise waters, sandbars and thriving marine ecosystems.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What's more, the trip includes photo-taking opportunities as well as a stop in Shell Key to bask in the sun on its beaches and sandbars.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 May 2026
The Central Exuma Cays are known for their shallow turquoise waters, sandbars and thriving marine ecosystems.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What's more, the trip includes photo-taking opportunities as well as a stop in Shell Key to bask in the sun on its beaches and sandbars.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
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From mid-May through October, Mac Wood's Dune Rides offers a 40-minute dune tour in a dedicated section of the park.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Help remove invasive plants, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience in partnership with the Bay Foundation and Environment California, as part of the Malibu Living Shoreline Project, an effort to restore three acres of beach and dune habitat.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Been there as communities have tried to tame the mighty waters with levees and embankments, and battled 100-pound invasive fish.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The department said callers told them a vehicle crashed into an embankment, bursting into flames.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Right now, our weather pattern is being controlled by a powerful 1028 mb high-pressure ridge that is centered directly on top of us today.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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What happens if your bank account is frozen by mistake?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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As a result, OMF is much more strongly tied to the economy and sentiment than the average bank.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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China claims almost all of the sea, including areas that overlap with exclusive economic zones from countries like the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, and has been building out structures on some shoals in recent years to bolster its claims.—
Joanna Ossinger,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Rose Island Lighthouse stands on a rocky heap of land in Narragansett Bay, guiding ships away from the shallow shoals of Newport Harbor.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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