shorelines

plural of shoreline

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Noun
  • But some disasters do more than destroy cities, villages, or coastlines.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
  • Guided walks explore how erosion, tides, and shifting coastlines helped shape one of Florida's most striking landscapes.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • David Nelson, Kitsap Sun Puget Sound Naval Shipyard The active military facility on the shores of Washington’s Puget Sound has played a key role in national defense since its founding in 1891.
    Alia Beard Rau, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Final details have yet to be released, but the Q7 and SQ7 are expected to arrive on our shores before the end of the year.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Within the same complex, the luxe boutique hotel Tortuga Bay, designed by the iconic Oscar de la Renta, offers an exclusive experience with private villas, personalized service, and privileged access to beaches and ecological reserves.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • On the second day of the swell hitting the Southern California coast, waves of 15 feet were seen at south-facing beaches and even greater than 20 feet at the Wedge in Newport Beach.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Wide sands and elevated viewpoints above the cliffs provide excellent sightlines for a low eclipse.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
  • Take a water taxi from Sesimbra to Praia do Ribeira do Cavalo for a day on scenic, less-crowded sands in Arrábida Natural Park.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
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“Shorelines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shorelines. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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