as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a secluded cove that smugglers once used
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Recent Examples of cove
Only recently were people allowed to visit Sazan’s stunning coves on boat tours.
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The Dial, 12 June 2025
Throughout hunt, chase and combat, Maclean and Ryan feature wide shots of enemies trudging across lakes and coves that suggest tribal movement across continents.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds
Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia
Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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The Dial, 12 June 2025
Throughout hunt, chase and combat, Maclean and Ryan feature wide shots of enemies trudging across lakes and coves that suggest tribal movement across continents.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 June 2025
Why Book: For easy access to the Maddalena Islands, minus the crowds
Where: Cala Capra Bay, just outside Palau, northern Sardinia
Tucked into a quiet cove and surrounded by pines, wildflowers, and stone paths, Hotel Capo d'Orso feels hidden in the best way.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cove
Noun
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The capsize reportedly happened near the Dau Go Cave – one of the largest in the bay.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Flash rip currents are unpredictable, brief and affected by surf conditions, whereas a permanent rip is anchored to river estuaries or structures.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Powerful tidal currents in bays, estuary entrances, narrow straits, and inlets from the sea turn underwater turbines that are connected to a generator to produce electricity.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2025
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“Cove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cove. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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