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
Beyond the tension between Dr. G and King, the ladies also bring up Tea’s own behavior at the sandbar, reminding her that several of them had to hold her back.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Viewers hoping to be welcomed to any of the four resorts by waving staff members standing on a sandbar, as the shows stars are, may be disappointed.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The actual sandbar is not at any of the luxury properties.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
This remote sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia is where the pinnipeds rest, breed, give birth to their pups, and mingle with the island’s wild horses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Viewers hoping to be welcomed to any of the four resorts by waving staff members standing on a sandbar, as the shows stars are, may be disappointed.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
The actual sandbar is not at any of the luxury properties.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
This remote sandbar off the coast of Nova Scotia is where the pinnipeds rest, breed, give birth to their pups, and mingle with the island’s wild horses.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sandbar
Noun
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The dune is 86 feet above sea level, the highest natural point south of Lake Okeechobee, and is marked with an observation tower, an additional 27 feet tall, giving visitors sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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The area is home to state parks, coastal dune lakes and more than 10 distinct communities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Investigators said the bus then went partially up the embankment off the highway near milepost 2 and rolled onto its left side.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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The car veered off the road and came to a stop in an embankment.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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George’s horse spooks and flees; looking up at a ridge, Joe sees Yé’iitsoh.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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They were charged in a 39-count indictment that included conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications and bankruptcy fraud.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Nida was arrested in January 2014 and later pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Shad like to gather in dense shoals in river backwaters, especially areas with warm water outflows from industrial operations, according to the DNR.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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After President Emmanuel Macron of France navigated his meeting with President Trump on Monday, skirting the rockiest shoals but making little headway, Mr. Starmer, the British prime minister, will meet Mr. Trump on Thursday to plead for the United States not to abandon Ukraine.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Sandbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandbar. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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