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an area of sea water that is separated from the ocean by a reef or sandbar
Beyond the beach there was a picturesque blue lagoon.
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Recent Examples of lagoons
The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.
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Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Atlantis Paradise Island is a dream destination surrounded by beaches and lagoons with five fabulous resort hotels, more than a dozen picturesque pools and the largest water park in the Caribbean (Aquaventure).
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Pregnant and nursing whales and their newborn calves are the last to leave the lagoons, heading out in March to mid-April.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In April, mama whales and babies are migrating north because the cows stay longer in the lagoons in Mexico to give birth and care for their young.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The erosion and runoff that follow affect the water quality and increase the sedimentation of rivers and lagoons.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the Missouri Legislature passed laws prohibiting the operation of three sludge lagoons in Newton, McDonald and Randolph counties.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
These lagoons surge and recede with the tides and are an important habitat for migrating birds and native plant species.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Kayak along Zanzibar’s serene coastlines through mangroves and lagoons that feel untouched by time.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Atlantis Paradise Island is a dream destination surrounded by beaches and lagoons with five fabulous resort hotels, more than a dozen picturesque pools and the largest water park in the Caribbean (Aquaventure).
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Pregnant and nursing whales and their newborn calves are the last to leave the lagoons, heading out in March to mid-April.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
In April, mama whales and babies are migrating north because the cows stay longer in the lagoons in Mexico to give birth and care for their young.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The erosion and runoff that follow affect the water quality and increase the sedimentation of rivers and lagoons.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Earlier this year, the Missouri Legislature passed laws prohibiting the operation of three sludge lagoons in Newton, McDonald and Randolph counties.
—Randal Seyler, arkansasonline.com, 19 Oct. 2024
These lagoons surge and recede with the tides and are an important habitat for migrating birds and native plant species.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lagoons
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On the North Island, explore craggy coves and cliffside beaches along the Coromandel Peninsula, located across the gulf from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city.Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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Guests are encouraged to join excursions, both by boat to see the island’s beaches and coves, and by land to explore that primeval rain forest.Ann Abel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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As a result, the Norwegian parliament passed legislation the following year that required cruise ships to be zero-emissions by 2026 in order to sail in the UNESCO World Heritage fjords, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord.Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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The vast majority of the country’s electricity (92% as of 2022) comes from hydropower plants, harnessing renewable power from high-altitude waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and, yes, its fjords.Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Highway Operations Center will be keeping an eye on Connecticut roads and look out for disabled vehicles and any crashes, Morgan said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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