as in shore
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up
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Recent Examples of beach
Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But there are still beaches where wildlife encounters remain peaceful and respectful.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
State Parks closed down Topanga and Will Roger state park and beach shortly after the Palisades fire began Tuesday, Quintero said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Embassy officials also recommend avoiding jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, being aware of one's surroundings, staying alert in public restrooms and near Nassau beaches, and following local weather and Marine alerts.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But there are still beaches where wildlife encounters remain peaceful and respectful.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sit by the pool or beach all day or head to a drag brunch.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
State Parks closed down Topanga and Will Roger state park and beach shortly after the Palisades fire began Tuesday, Quintero said.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beach
Verb
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Leadership must be obvious, grounded, and strong in a corporate setting formed by unrelenting pressure, unanticipated obstacles, and growing expectations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rift-cut oak cabinetry, wood floors, and stone surfaces ground the space, while Fleetwood high-performance glazing and a custom steel fireplace add a touch of modernity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another particularly gay episode sends Peter and his friends on a dangerous sailing expedition, only for them to get shipwrecked on Fire Island.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
16 Feb. 2025
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The movie, the story of a robot shipwrecked on an island only inhabited by animals, includes a shot of San Francisco Bay and depicts the Golden Gate Bridge as submerged due to sea level rise.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
20 Feb. 2025
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Family of 3 missing after leaving Grand Canyon and driving through winter storm Aerial and underwater drones, shoreline searchers and boats with sonar capabilities were also deployed for the search, police said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, located in Bonita Springs near Naples, recently announced that resort guests will once again have access to Big Hickory Island, a private strip of shoreline located just off the resort’s main beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He’s been too tied up to acknowledge her or see her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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He was previously found tied up outside during an ice storm in Arkansas.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Part of the franchise’s challenge is to incorporate Leonard without wrecking team chemistry.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Back in the fortress, the Man of Steel scolds Krypto for wrecking the joint while he was gone.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After heavy rains and winds hit the Midwest and South, killing at least 18 people, the storm is now turning toward the Atlantic coast.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Previous studies in the valley have led to the discovery of rock paintings, the remains of Inca roads and shell dumps from gathering and fishing communities along the coast, according to the university.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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On March 25, one ship appeared to abandon its effort to dock at the pier where two other ships were already berthed.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Targeting Immigrant Students California Could Ban ICE From Public Schools Third Grade Student Arrested by ICE Sparks Mass Protest Trump ended CBP One for new entrants on January 20, the first day of his second term, stranding thousands in Mexico who had appointments into early February.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Then, as the hungry whales migrated north in 2019, large numbers began stranding on the beaches of California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Beach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beach. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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