shorelines

noun

plural of shoreline
as in coastlines

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  1. coastlines
  2. shores
  3. coasts
  4. beaches
  5. sands
Noun
  • So does that mean Americans will see more sharks along our coastlines?
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Artificial reefs, on the other hand, are created by humans from any number of materials from rocks to sunken ships to protect coastlines or attract aquatic life.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of coastlines
Noun
  • Capt Hirams Resort is now a hot spot for multiple events, such as live music, crab boils, shows, game nights, mystery nights, fishing tournaments and conferences about real treasure hunts off the nearby shores.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • This time, with the money teams could offer him being equal and the roster stocked with four current and former All-Stars, LeBron again told the shores of Lake Erie thanks but no thanks.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of shores
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The city of Key West still allows cigar smoking on its beaches, including Smathers.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • New rules require hundreds of businesses to clean up runoff from large parking lots that pollutes creeks and beaches.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of beaches
Noun
  • After more than a decade hugging the sands of Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck will close its doors this year.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 July 2026
  • Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of sands
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