as in coast
the land adjacent to a body of water
The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.
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Recent Examples of coastline
With colorful festivals, lively cities, some of the world’s greatest archaeological monuments, and roughly 7,000 miles of coastline prime for sunning and snorkeling, Mexico is a popular destination for U.S. travelers.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
Fluorescent-colored sand sprinkled on San Diego County beaches could help reveal the complicated patterns of erosion that plague the region’s coastline.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The region offers a warm Mediterranean climate, olive groves, stunning coastlines, affordable real estate, and access to Italy’s excellent healthcare system.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Ice shelves cover about 75% of the Antarctic coastline.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
Fluorescent-colored sand sprinkled on San Diego County beaches could help reveal the complicated patterns of erosion that plague the region’s coastline.
—Philip Diehl, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
The region offers a warm Mediterranean climate, olive groves, stunning coastlines, affordable real estate, and access to Italy’s excellent healthcare system.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Ice shelves cover about 75% of the Antarctic coastline.
—Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastline
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Chania, on the northwest coast, is a microcosm of its rich history, with evidence of the Romans, the Byzantines, the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the Egyptians—every culture and civilization that touched Crete over time.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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One tsunami wave measuring about 8 inches reached some coasts and ports at about 10 p.m., authorities said.Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy the early morning meditation on deck before docking on the beach for an energizing yoga flow.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Tina also elaborated on the festivities, which featured her standing on a beach in Malibu in a fur coat and red lipstick.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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And a stabilized shoreline gives structure for plant life like mangroves and marsh grass to grow.Kathryn Varn, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Lipscomb hugged the western shoreline, heading south, and noted the large homes, in Grand View-on-Hudson, of some clients from his previous job as a boatyard manager.Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastline. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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