whitecaps

Definition of whitecapsnext
plural of whitecap

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whitecaps
Noun
  • Lake Superior and Lake Michigan are expected to experience high waves and damaging ice accumulation onto vessels, and central Michigan is under a flood warning due to ice jams that could obstruct the waterways, causing flooding, according to the NWS.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The goal is to build a mini-forest of mangroves that buffer the campus from waves and high tides, help clean the water and provide a habitat for the manatees, tarpon and other wildlife that are regularly spotted in the area.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Robbie wore her hair down, parted in the center and styled in loose curls that began around her jawline.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Healthy curls start with a clean foundation.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Whitecaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitecaps. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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