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
In a separate video, a People's Liberation Army Navy low-flying helicopter can be seen hovering just overhead the pair of inflatable rafts transporting the Philippine researchers to one of the sandbars.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
During your stay, explore the property’s lush landscape, onsite garden, private creek access and sandbars, and seven miles of mixed-use trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
How to spot a rip current Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and can occur at any beach with breaking waves, according to the NOAA.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
During your stay, explore the property’s lush landscape, onsite garden, private creek access and sandbars, and seven miles of mixed-use trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
How to spot a rip current Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and can occur at any beach with breaking waves, according to the NOAA.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
Noun
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On the Danish coast, BIG trenched a local museum out of the dunes, creating channels that converge on a sunken plaza.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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The private island includes more than 150 plant species such as cacti, mangroves and native grass and shrubs, barrier dunes, freshwater sinkholes and coastal trails for guests to explore and enjoy.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Footage showed the mangled wreckage on an embankment on the side of the highway.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beltram’s truck hit their car, sending it down an embankment, crushing the passenger side compartment of the car, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both of these narrow coves ended against the main ridge.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is one of those months when some Social Security recipients may have three checks hit their bank account.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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For instance, a computer engineering major stands to make a median wage of $122,000 mid-career, versus $55,000 for an education major, according to the bank's data.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Overall, there are far more rocks and shoals on the economic horizon than fair seas.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shad like to gather in dense shoals in river backwaters, especially areas with warm water outflows from industrial operations, according to the DNR.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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