as in cape
an area of land that juts out into a body of water
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
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Recent Examples of peninsula
Developer Randy Bishop, inspired by the peninsula’s unspoiled terrain, purchased the property in 2018 with the intention of creating a small planned community of homes that blend into the landscape while preserving the majority of the land.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
He was only saved when the Japanese Coast Guard caught the kidnappers in the act and the U.S. State Department intervened to prevent his execution on the peninsula.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
On this peninsula on a peninsula with nearly a million people and 588 miles of vulnerable coastline, that job belongs to Perkins, the county's emergency management director since 2018.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across both the Michigan peninsulas and Syracuse, New York.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
He was only saved when the Japanese Coast Guard caught the kidnappers in the act and the U.S. State Department intervened to prevent his execution on the peninsula.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
On this peninsula on a peninsula with nearly a million people and 588 miles of vulnerable coastline, that job belongs to Perkins, the county's emergency management director since 2018.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Elsewhere, winter storm warnings and advisories are in place across both the Michigan peninsulas and Syracuse, New York.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peninsula
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This marks a fresh chapter for the franchise, with Henry Cavill stepping away from the titular role and officially passing on the cape.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Her slim-fitting sleeveless gown was paired with a sheer metallic cape.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Police at one point said the fatalities included four victims plus the shooter, but later lowered the number to two.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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At this point, however, this one appears to be destined for a judicial resolution.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Gusts up to 70 mph are possible on beaches and headlands.Hallie Golden and Christopher Weber, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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With gusts potentially topping 35 mph – and likely faster near beaches and headlands – trees and power lines are at risk of being knocked down, the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency warned.Hallie Golden and Christopher Weber, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peninsula. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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