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offshore

[awf-shawr, -shohr, of-] / ˈɔfˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr, ˈɒf- /
ADJECTIVE
away from the shoreline
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms


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Offshore wind farms, he and many other villagers argue, could be connected further out at sea, with converter stations built away from existing communities rather than smack bang on top of them.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

One was being built by Vineyard Offshore, a major developer that also is a lease holder off Humboldt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sable Offshore Corp. announced Monday that it has resumed oil flow through its pipelines despite protests from California officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Sable Offshore resumed the transportation of oil through the Santa Ynez pipeline system off the California coast, following a Defense Production Act emergency directive from the Trump Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Offshore, two loons cruised, as if out for a spin after supper.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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