Examples of ashore in a Sentence
We docked our boat and went ashore to visit the island.
the seashells that wash ashore after a storm
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Storm surge occurs when strong onshore winds from hurricanes or tropical storms push water ashore above normal astronomical tides.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The storm come ashore south of Naples on Monday morning as a Category 3 hurricane.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
On ships and at naval stations ashore, flags are flown at half-mast.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
The strength with which these trends have crashed ashore has forced traditional alcohol brands to rethink their approach, with many now offering their own non-alcoholic versions of beer, wine, and cocktails to keep up with shifting preferences.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The storm come ashore south of Naples on Monday morning as a Category 3 hurricane.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
On ships and at naval stations ashore, flags are flown at half-mast.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 11 July 2025
The strength with which these trends have crashed ashore has forced traditional alcohol brands to rethink their approach, with many now offering their own non-alcoholic versions of beer, wine, and cocktails to keep up with shifting preferences.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for ashore
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“Ashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ashore. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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ashore
adverb
ə-ˈshō(ə)r 
-ˈshȯ(ə)r
: on or to the shore
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