shorelines

Definition of shorelinesnext
plural of shoreline

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shorelines
Noun
  • Beachgoers will be happy to hear about improvements to the rip-current threat, which will be moderate for the Broward and Miami-Dade coastlines.
    Shane Hinton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In January 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released plans to open up parts of Southern California, including public land adjacent to national and state parks, protected coastlines, and waterways.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The quieter shores of Fallen Leaf Lake give visitors the chance to experience the serenity of the mountains just a short drive from town.
    Brian Higgins, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Itineraries will explore the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and the shores of Sicily.
    Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Yet that seems to be what locals and regulars prefer tourists to think, as just beyond Montauk Highway lies lush farmland, vineyards, and remote beaches.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There is a high risk of rip currents and rough surf for all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Uncooked rice grains loom over these sands.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There are 30 miles of paved biking trails to ride, wildlife to be discovered at Heron Park Nature Center, and lots of unspoiled sands to explore.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Shorelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorelines. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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