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shoals

NOUN

sandbar

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reef

STRONG

bank bar mass sandbank shallow

Example Sentences

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Bartram's and Altamaha bass are native to flowing river systems, where they typically inhabit pools and fast-moving areas near rocky shoals.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

So after a rewrite, Mary Richards launches her best life from the shoals of a broken engagement instead.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Zoom out, though, and it does an impressive job of steering investors away from dangerous shoals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Calm captains of the ship of state struggle to navigate the world system’s waves and shoals.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

Desperately he tried to keep his mind on the rocks and shoals of the entrance to Salem Harbor.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham