ALONGSHORE Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

alongshore

adjective

ə-ˈlȯŋ-ˈshȯr

Definition of alongshore

as in offshore

of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore temperatures are moderated by an alongshore current

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The late-forming storm has already disrupted offshore oil production and tourism, while its path threatens coastal communities still scarred by past hurricanes.

— R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Shell is evacuating nonessential personnel from six offshore platforms, while BP is removing nonessential workers and securing its offshore facilities, the companies said Tuesday.

— Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of offshore

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The move will put the mobile coastal weapon closer to Taiwan than during its previous deployment in Japan and comes as Washington and Tokyo expand their ability to operate in the islands stretching toward the Taiwan Strait.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
California’s plan to save coastal homes from El Niño could end up killing beaches.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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