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shoreline

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Definition of shoreline

as in shore

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Recent Examples of shoreline This included fresh bodies of water like Collect Pond in Lower Manhattan and massive oyster beds along the harbor’s more than 500 miles of shoreline, both cared for and relied on by the Indigenous Lenape peoples. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 Police added that difficult weather conditions had hampered search efforts, forcing emergency vessels to remain out of the water for much of Tuesday while limiting searches along the shoreline and clifftops. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 With 825 miles of beaches along its eastern, southern, and western coasts, the Sunshine State offers more than enough shoreline to explore—plus year-round warm weather to extend those summer vibes. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 By the early 1900s, oyster boats and seafood processors lined the shoreline, leading to San Leon’s reputation as the oyster capital of the Texas coast. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoreline

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Noun

The group doesn’t control the part of Yemen’s coastline along Bab el-Mandeb but holds territory less than 60 miles away.

— Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
The design reminded me of an upscale country retreat, one with the most beautiful coastlines in the Caribbean.

— Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of coastline

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In the 1950s, much of the Jewish community in Kochi (historically known as Cochin), a seaport on India’s southwestern coast, immigrated to Israel, leaving behind their homes, synagogues and cemeteries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Iranian state media quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying that ships would enter through the strait's northern corridor near the Iranian coast and exit through the southern corridor near the Omani coast.

— NPR's International Desk, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of coast

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The area is considered strategically significant for its proximity to the Taipei port and beaches in Taiwan that could serve as a valuable staging area for the Chinese military.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of beach

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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
The storm is projected to move slowly up the coastland and could bring torrential rain over several days, said meteorologist Donald Jones of the National Weather Service in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

— Juan A. Lozano, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2021

Definition of coastland

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The five-story compound designed by Larry Warren Architects sit along the coveted Platinum Coast in Barbados and just listed for $75 million with direct beachfront access.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Rather than building another large beachfront resort, founder Miguel Quintana Pali envisioned a boutique retreat where architecture, art, nature, and Mexican culture would take center stage.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of beachfront

Noun

Located right next to the bustling New England town of Bar Harbor, Acadia has a rugged seashore, great rock climbing opportunities, and more than enough hiking, camping, and paddling to go around.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
The painting shows a castle atop a giant, floating rock, hanging before a partly cloudy sky over a seashore, and has resided at the museum since 1985.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026

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