as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore
environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area
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Recent Examples of offshore
It is known to be rich in natural resources, such as gold and diamonds, as well as vast offshore oil reserves.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Marine conditions are hazardous, and there is a small craft advisory in effect for all offshore waters.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
But the dry, offshore flow could last until Sunday and lift temperatures significantly above average, possibly as high as 77 in San Diego, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Although the dry, offshore wind pattern known as the Santa Anas has historically helped fuel major fires across the region — most notably the Palisades and Eaton fires this time last year — the fire risk this year remains quite low.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offshore
coastal
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There is potential for a coastal storm Thursday and or Friday, but confidence is low.—
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Animals aside, Everglades National Park has a large number of plants, trees, and landscapes, from coastal mangroves to hardwood forests.—
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“Offshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshore. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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