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Recent Examples of barrier reef
Many slept on the beach, lulled by the sound of waves breaking on the ‘hard rocks’ that formed a barrier reef.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
An offshore barrier reef helps keep the beach's water gentle and calm and also makes for an exciting snorkeling spot.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef, Belize's Ambergris Caye first emerged as a destination for the daring.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Eastern Belize is famed for its second-largest barrier reef system, offering some of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkeling experiences.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrier reef
coral reef
Noun
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This is particularly relevant because marine heat waves are becoming increasingly common as climate change intensifies, with serious impacts on coral reefs and other marine life.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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The 200 square miles of surrounding coral reefs proved rough for mariners, but divers now reap the benefits with some 300 shipwrecks to explore, from the 192-foot American schooner Constellation that sank during World War II to the Mary Celestia, a Civil War era paddle-wheeler.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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“Barrier reef.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrier%20reef. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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