as in coasts
the land adjacent to a body of water
The state has mainly rocky coastline and few beaches. The plane flew along the eastern coastline.
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Recent Examples of coastlines
Trinidad Considered the birthplace of Carnival, Trinidad draws travelers from around the world to its hillsides, coastlines, and bustling downtown streets to lime (party), wine (dance), and test the limits of endurance.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said, adding that Chifre beach had issued four such signs for beachgoers.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Reached by ferry from mainland Tuscany, the island combines varied coastlines, wooded hills and historic towns that are lively year-round, not just in the summer season.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While my home state of Indiana has a more subtle appeal than landscapes with towering peaks and wild coastlines, the state delivers plenty to explore.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Along Southern coastlines, oysters on the half shell and key lime pies are both common staples on the menus at fish camps and seafood restaurants.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Rising sea levels and more frequent storm surges are widely understood to intensify these effects, particularly along soft, clay-rich coastlines such as those in East Yorkshire.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
That voice continued to echo during Tuesday’s meeting as environmental advocates are moving to strengthen the Marine Protected Area network and coastlines.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Consider Brazil, Canada and the United States — three large continental countries with long coastlines, deep interiors and abundant endowments of natural resources, including those for agriculture, mining, energy and forestry.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Dozens of beaches along the turquoise coastlines of Pernambuco have been issued with shark warnings, authorities said, adding that Chifre beach had issued four such signs for beachgoers.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Reached by ferry from mainland Tuscany, the island combines varied coastlines, wooded hills and historic towns that are lively year-round, not just in the summer season.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
While my home state of Indiana has a more subtle appeal than landscapes with towering peaks and wild coastlines, the state delivers plenty to explore.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Along Southern coastlines, oysters on the half shell and key lime pies are both common staples on the menus at fish camps and seafood restaurants.
—Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Rising sea levels and more frequent storm surges are widely understood to intensify these effects, particularly along soft, clay-rich coastlines such as those in East Yorkshire.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
That voice continued to echo during Tuesday’s meeting as environmental advocates are moving to strengthen the Marine Protected Area network and coastlines.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 6, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Consider Brazil, Canada and the United States — three large continental countries with long coastlines, deep interiors and abundant endowments of natural resources, including those for agriculture, mining, energy and forestry.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastlines
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Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Now, a hint that Tame Impala will support Deadbeat with a tour of Australia, the band’s first in these shores since 2022.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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The four-season property is well equipped with winter-weather amenities like a spa and fireplaces and, in warmer months, affords immediate access to the shores of Cayuga Lake.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yachts bob in the marina, palm trees line the walkways, and one of the largest and most reliably swimmable beaches stretches to the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is a high risk of dangerous rip currents at all Central Florida Atlantic beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Coastlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastlines. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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