as in coast
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 coastline
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, whose third supervisorial district spans the coastline from Carlsbad to Coronado, invited him to attend the supervisors’ meeting on Earth Day, April 22.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
With resorts and clubs dotting the pristine coastline there’s an accoutrement to realize every idea of luxury and vacation style, and that includes something for the palate as well.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The city of Miami was founded in 1896, but segregation excluded the Black residents from enjoying its coastlines.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 21 May 2025
From wild coastlines to rainforest revival, Chelsea’s gardens reflect a world in flux.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
With resorts and clubs dotting the pristine coastline there’s an accoutrement to realize every idea of luxury and vacation style, and that includes something for the palate as well.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
The city of Miami was founded in 1896, but segregation excluded the Black residents from enjoying its coastlines.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 21 May 2025
From wild coastlines to rainforest revival, Chelsea’s gardens reflect a world in flux.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coastline
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Alma Resort, Vietnam – Coffee by Bicycle, Delivered to Your Pavilion Located along Vietnam’s Cam Ranh coast, Alma Resort is rethinking guests’ morning coffee order with its immersive in-room Vietnamese coffee service.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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After a two-year shutdown, fishing boats will fan out along the California coast angling for Chinook salmon this weekend as recreational fishing resumes under strict limits.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Photo : David Marlow The estate has access to unspoiled white-sand beaches.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Two people — Jesus Ivan Rodriguez-Leyva, 36, and Julio Cesar Zuniga-Luna, 30, both Mexican nationals — were arrested on the beach on suspicion of smuggling the passengers on the boat, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Several people made it to the shoreline by themselves, while others were pulled from the water by rescuers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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In the video recorded by Nelson's son, the bear is seen swimming close to the shoreline as Nelson calls 911.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Coastline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coastline. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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