shorelines

Definition of shorelinesnext
plural of shoreline

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • This flexibility enables the system to support amphibious operations and specialized missions along Ukraine’s coastlines and inland waterways.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Better models mean more accurate predictions of wave height, timing, and impact at coastlines.
    Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • By the end of that century, American Express products shifted as immigrants came to our shores and innovations in travel made the globe smaller.
    Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Those teeth can be found as fossils in the Chesapeake Bay around the shores of Calvert Cliffs in Calvert County.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Apr. 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
  • These cities offer access to beaches, vibrant cultural scenes, and modern amenities and are particularly attractive to both working professionals and retirees.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • While the Dutch Caribbean island has no shortage of first-rate beaches (Playa Lagun and Playa Porto Marie will take your breath away), those are just the start of the many destinations that deserve to be on your must-see list.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There were other, less elevated, reasons to watch women on the sands.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
  • With Iceland’s titular black sands serving as the backdrop, the first season of the show followed Anita, a troubled police officer played by Aldis Amah Hamilton (The Valhalla Murders) who also co-writes the series.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Shorelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorelines. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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