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
In a separate video, a People's Liberation Army Navy low-flying helicopter can be seen hovering just overhead the pair of inflatable rafts transporting the Philippine researchers to one of the sandbars.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
During your stay, explore the property’s lush landscape, onsite garden, private creek access and sandbars, and seven miles of mixed-use trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
How to spot a rip current Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and can occur at any beach with breaking waves, according to the NOAA.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
During your stay, explore the property’s lush landscape, onsite garden, private creek access and sandbars, and seven miles of mixed-use trails.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
How to spot a rip current Rip currents typically form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and can occur at any beach with breaking waves, according to the NOAA.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
Noun
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The desert dunes responsible for the rock formations in the area existed 140 million years ago, according to the National Park Service.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Load up the kids and umbrellas and toodle on down to the dunes.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Footage showed the mangled wreckage on an embankment on the side of the highway.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beltram’s truck hit their car, sending it down an embankment, crushing the passenger side compartment of the car, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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George’s horse spooks and flees; looking up at a ridge, Joe sees Yé’iitsoh.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Authorities also found photos of the front and back of Mayer's credit and debit cards, as well as the username and password for a bank account, on Casap's phone.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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If your daydreams about jetting off on a European vacation keep getting thwarted by your budget and bank account, all hope isn’t lost.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Overall, there are far more rocks and shoals on the economic horizon than fair seas.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shad like to gather in dense shoals in river backwaters, especially areas with warm water outflows from industrial operations, according to the DNR.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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