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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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Another notable individual is a female known as Flame, who has been sighted 695 times over the past 20 years — more than any other humpback — mostly in the coves, bays, and inlets around Juneau, Alaska’s capital.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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For outdoor enthusiasts, Norway offers unparalleled opportunities for hiking, skiing, and exploring dramatic fjords and northern wilderness.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Visitors look over mountains, islands, fjords, and the sea.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Capitol Police have stepped up security for the event, closing roads and increasing patrols around the Capitol grounds.—
Kate Selig,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Lagoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lagoons. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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