Definition of alongshorenext
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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Adjective
  • South Fork, our first offshore wind project, runs baseload power most of the time.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Yet experts say Polymarket seemed to continue to operate in a legal gray area because its operations remain offshore.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The goal, council members said at the time, was to pursue limiting the total number of vacation rentals citywide, and particularly their concentration in the coastal region west of Interstate 5.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • An onboard elevator connects decks, Zodiac drivers assist with boarding, and alternative hiking and coastal tours are available for guests seeking a more relaxed pace.
    David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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