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coastal

[kohs-tl] / ˈkoʊs tl /
ADJECTIVE
bordering the water
Synonyms


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We passed by hot rods, apartments listed for sale to foreigners and fishermen reeling in fresh catches off the coastal boulevard, El Malecón.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He also pointed to the relative value compared to nearby coastal markets, noting similar waterfront properties elsewhere often come at a significantly higher price per square foot.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Squid and cuttlefish live in environments ranging from deep ocean waters to shallow coastal regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

As warmer global temperatures melt polar ice, ocean waters are rising, posing a threat to island nations and coastal communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Earlier that year, the Coast Guard had spotted the I’m Alone in the Gulf of Mexico, sailing in coastal lanes that rumrunners often used.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield