as in dune
a raised area of sand with a top that is near or just above the surface of the water in an ocean, lake, or river
We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.
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Recent Examples of sandbar
Emergency crews in Ocean City, New Jersey, jumped into action to rescue two people who were stranded on a disabled sailboat that ultimately grounded on a sandbar close to the beach on Saturday afternoon.
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Requiem sharks, which include blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks, are most commonly involved in attacks in Florida.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Many who fell ill recently reported wading in the waist-deep water at the sandbar, which can become crowded during summer weekends and holidays.
—Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
That day, the two sandbars off its shore, at 30 and 60 yards out, were dotted with bodysurfers and swimmers.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
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Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Requiem sharks, which include blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks, are most commonly involved in attacks in Florida.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Many who fell ill recently reported wading in the waist-deep water at the sandbar, which can become crowded during summer weekends and holidays.
—Jenna Portnoy, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
That day, the two sandbars off its shore, at 30 and 60 yards out, were dotted with bodysurfers and swimmers.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
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The dunes are an imprint that hints at the forces that sculpt the seafloor, allowing scientists to trace the transport of volcanic material after it was swept into the sea.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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Although the preserve is closed to the public, there’s a nice trail on its northern side that features native plants, ocean views and opportunities to peek into the dunes.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Or that one that tipped over changing lanes on the Garden State Parkway, and tumbled side-over-side down a steep embankment into a quarry, killing 8.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The tree Tipton clung to was about 75 feet off the embankment, with floodwaters rushing around it.Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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This Spanish territory is home to the Cumbre Vieja, the most active volcanic ridge in the Canary Islands.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The day before, Alice had been waiting outside a bank while Jenny, the second of her three daughters, took care of business inside.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The agency claims customers across the three banks have lost more than $870 million since Zelle was launched in 2017, and has requested relief for affected customers—the amount of which would be determined in court.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lin said that Philippine vessels had intruded into the shoal's territorial waters, prompting lawful and professional measures from Chinese forces.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Two-hundred and fifty-some-odd land features — islands, reefs, shoals — dot waters defined by a complicated history of critical geopolitical trade passages and conflicting territorial claims.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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