as in dune
a raised area of sand with a top that is near or just above the surface of the water in an ocean, lake, or river
We walked out onto the sandbar at low tide.
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Recent Examples of sandbar
Andersen said the piping plovers nest on the beach and sandbar at Milford Point.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Wrap up the day with lunch and water games on a sandbar, and look forward to the feast that awaits.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Emergency crews in Ocean City, New Jersey, jumped into action to rescue two people who were stranded on a disabled sailboat that ultimately grounded on a sandbar close to the beach on Saturday afternoon.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Requiem sharks, which include blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks, are most commonly involved in attacks in Florida.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
Wrap up the day with lunch and water games on a sandbar, and look forward to the feast that awaits.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
Emergency crews in Ocean City, New Jersey, jumped into action to rescue two people who were stranded on a disabled sailboat that ultimately grounded on a sandbar close to the beach on Saturday afternoon.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2024
Requiem sharks, which include blacktip, spinner and sandbar sharks, are most commonly involved in attacks in Florida.
—Tom Howarth
follow, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
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They’re easily seen on Cumberland’s shore, grazing in the dunes to catch sea oats or scrubby vegetation on the island’s 18 miles of untouched beach.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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After a short walk through the dunes to a panoramic viewpoint, participants settle at their tables to dine outdoors on Aussie fare.Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
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The plane hit a concrete embankment upon landing and aviation experts have said that many airports do not have these kinds of structures so close to runways.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Likewise, there is the large embankment that was part of the New Cross Stadium dog-racing track until 1975 and for many years offered those in the know a free view of the football.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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In the distance, rugged ridges east of San Diego began to appear over the horizon.Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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The avalanche ran into a gully below the drifted ridge, traveling 400 vertical feet.Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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All my critical paperwork and records are stored online or in a safe deposit box at my bank.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Though her bank account is much larger than mine, our bone-deep feelings are the same.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This private island property features just 22 one- and two-bedroom cottages and villas surrounded by sandy shoals and crystal-clear waters.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Instead, investors would be better served to leverage the power of portfolio diversification to help navigate life’s financial reefs and shoals and raise their chances for smoother sailing in 2025.Wes Moss, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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