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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 objects include unexploded ordnance, drones and other unmanned vehicles found washed ashore or floating at sea, it said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Protesters have gathered in a south coast town as more than 100 people believed to be migrants were brought ashore after crossing the Channel in a small boat.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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

A yellow-bellied sea snake recently washed ashore in Orange County — the first time the venomous serpent has been seen in California since 2018, according to social media video.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

They would come ashore where we lived, just by our tiny island.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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