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Recent Examples of shoreline
Naylor said the shark bite capital county's shoreline averages 12 to 15 bites or nibbles a year and had seen only four as of late July.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The Silver Strand shoreline and the southern end of Coronado were added to San Diego County’s list of beaches closed to swimmers because of high bacteria levels on Sunday.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The Silver Strand shoreline and the southern end of Coronado were added to San Diego County’s list of beaches closed to swimmers because of high bacteria levels on Sunday.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Andres Garcia Lachner/Costa Elena While Costa Rica comes equipped with towering volcanoes and vast expanses of shoreline, few of its natural features can match the grandeur of the Guanacaste Conservation Area.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoreline
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Bold Coast National Scenic Byway Maine This route along the coastline of Downeast Maine, which begins not far from Acadia National Park, helps travelers appreciate the natural beauty and history of this part of the state.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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So, a single district across California’s entire upper tier and northern coastline made some sense.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The participating countries conducted the drills on Tuesday and Wednesday inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), off the west coast of Zambales province on the main island of Luzon, according to a statement from the Philippine military.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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That goal at Chelsea came during the now 21-year-old forward’s golden spell at the south-coast club.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Attractions include beaches, desert safaris and major cultural sites like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jellyfish washed up on the beach in front of the Gravelines nuclear power station, operated by Electricite de France SA (EDF) on August 12, 2025 in Gravelines, France.—
Theo Burman
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Today, Tropea onions -- which bear protected geographical produce, or IGP, status -- grow on a 60-mile stretch of Calabrian coastland running from the town of Amantea down to the Capo Vaticano peninsula, below Tropea.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN,
8 Oct. 2022
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Reparations have been a periodic topic of debate since the waning days of the Civil War, when Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman promised 40 acres and a mule to formerly enslaved families in a swath of confiscated Southern coastland.—
Lee Hawkins and Douglas Belkin,
WSJ,
25 Mar. 2022
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From the relaxed vibes and surfing waves of Folly Beach to the jaw-dropping beachfront homes along Sullivan’s Island, several top-tier stretches of coast tempt local Charlestonians and visitors alike.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection At Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection in San Pedro, refined beachfront style meets vibrant surroundings and reef adventures are just steps away.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Being a seashore town, Santander gets its pick of fresh seafood.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Pair reading with trips to the zoo, planetarium, county or state fair, or natural outdoor settings like forests, lakes and seashores.—
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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“Shoreline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoreline. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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