as in shore
the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water
she loves walking along the beach, looking for shells that the waves cast up
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Recent Examples of beach
Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The California beaches with the most reader votes landed on the top 10 list, USA Today said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Find 10 popular options that are sure to make a splash at your next beach or pool day below.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
To find calm at high-pressure moments, Swiatek likes to be at one with nature — finding a quiet park or beach during a Grand Slam.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
The California beaches with the most reader votes landed on the top 10 list, USA Today said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Verb
The halibut ceviche and crispy calamari are not too heavy, and felt refreshing after hours lounging in our beach chairs.
—Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025
Find 10 popular options that are sure to make a splash at your next beach or pool day below.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beach
Verb
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The actor appeared to have been trying to ground himself, while Kirby, who has also been filmed initiating some of the physical contact herself, has only spoken positively about Pascal and has not indicated any discomfort with his actions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Layer in woven jute or sisal rugs for grounding texture without overpowering the space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Epic story of perseverance and hope follows a 16-year-old boy who is shipwrecked in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and survives on a lifeboat with four companions: a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The other half is dedicated to the Delgado family — patriarch Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), precocious Isabella (Audrina Miranda), teenager Teresa (Luna Blaise), and her boyfriend Xavier (David Iacono) — who end up shipwrecked after a dino encounter.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Scott Olson | Getty Images With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline touching four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan knows a thing or two about interacting with Mother Nature.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
Verb
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One person may have a big chunk of assets in liquid cash, giving them plenty of spending power, while the other has the bulk of their wealth tied up in retirement accounts.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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Empty shelves are reserved for displays of British soccer memorabilia that the owner, Andrew Mason, says has been tied up in customs for several weeks.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The immigration storm is an effective diversion from how Trump’s policies are wrecking the government, jeopardizing the economy and forfeiting America’s respect in the world.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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Prelim info is stolen Camaro wrecked into a small bus pulling a trailer.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Those chances are around 40 to 50 percent on the coast.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While rumors suggested that the two met off the coast in their yachts, Wolff has dismissed the report.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Four tall ships will dock in the Detroit River for the public to see and board.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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This does help to keep the iPadOS dock a bit tidier, an important thing to consider for 10- to 11-inch screens used by the vast majority of iPads.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
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For those working to save Priya, that meant navigating complex communication channels and facing additional hurdles in seeking help, legal aid, or protection while stranded in a nation still wracked by conflict and instability.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the team is working to verify reports that the missing passenger has been found stranded in a local village.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Beach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beach. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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