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shorelines

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plural of shoreline

as in coastlines

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Tropical storm watches or warnings could be issued later Monday for parts of both states’ coastlines.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
The Waterford City and County Council also emphasized the area’s rugged coastlines and picturesque towns when asked about the billionaire’s castle purchase.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of coastlines

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In the 1970s, Norwegian businessman Torolf Smedvig began the island’s venture into the private resort space by placing 20 A-frame chalets onto Deadman Beach’s shores.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
For another resort-style stay, The Pearle Hotel & Spa is in nearby Burlington, on the shores of Lake Ontario.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of shores

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Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.

— Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

Definition of coasts

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Perched over Big Reef Bay, the rougher, Atlantic sibling to Peter Island’s four other beaches, the spa takes full advantage of the view while keeping guests in the mood to melt away their worries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
The Long Beach Peninsula is a narrow section of upscale homes with beaches on both sides — one facing Alamitos Bay, the other facing the Pacific Ocean.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of beaches

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Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Contrast that with Canada, where oil sands are produced at a rate below one percent a year.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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