as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area
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Recent Examples of offshore
There are 18,000 jobs in the United States supported by the offshore wind industry, according to the American Clean Power Association.
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
That brings us to the recent deals with offshore wind developers.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Energy transition Denmark's Orsted said events in the Middle East had reaffirmed the need to accelerate Europe's energy transition, highlighting the role of offshore wind in particular as a key component in this shift.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The administration has also settled three deals with developers of more nascent offshore projects, paying back lease fees to the tune of nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars for the projects to not be built.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
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ABC News, 14 May 2026
That brings us to the recent deals with offshore wind developers.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Energy transition Denmark's Orsted said events in the Middle East had reaffirmed the need to accelerate Europe's energy transition, highlighting the role of offshore wind in particular as a key component in this shift.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The administration has also settled three deals with developers of more nascent offshore projects, paying back lease fees to the tune of nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars for the projects to not be built.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshore
coastal
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Finally, for sweeping sea views, book a stay at coastal Therasia Resort near the extinct Vulcanello.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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From Punta Mita’s rolling hills and small coastal villages, to dense woods full of jaguars and Sayulita surf beaches, Riviera Nayarit and the surrounding region are teeming with discovery.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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“Offshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshore. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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