reefs

Definition of reefsnext
plural of reef

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reefs
Noun
  • Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The complaint includes several photographs of deterioration and hazards.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The conservationist Rachel Carson made many Americans aware of the dangers of pesticides for the first time in her 1962 bestseller Silent Spring.
    Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Plaintiffs also accuse the companies of failing to warn users about the risks of using their products and of deliberately concealing their dangers.
    Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.
    Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Inchauspé agrees and has spoken to Vogue in the past about the perils of the choice.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The hardships sparked mass emigration and economic collapse, leaving an even deeper mark — one that still surfaces in quiet dinners with strangers like us.
    Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The hardships awaiting these Palestinians in a devastated homeland may outweigh the trials of their journey.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Reefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reefs. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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