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ashore

[uh-shawr, uh-shohr] / əˈʃɔr, əˈʃoʊr /
ADVERB
toward, onto land from water
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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The seas around New Zealand are populated with multiple species of seals, who do occasionally wander ashore.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Viking distinguishes itself from other major cruise lines, though, marketing its smaller ships, included excursions and emphasis on time ashore to an older, more affluent customer base, StoneX analyst Mike Hickey says in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Survivors wheeled and circled above the wreckage for days, and injured birds straggling ashore were killed by Angelenos looking for a free meal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

After a sharp struggle, divers bring their catch safely ashore.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

When they reached the mouth of the Simois, one of the rivers of Troy, the first man to leap ashore was Protesilaus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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