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seaward

[see-werd] / ˈsi wərd /
ADJECTIVE
offshore
Synonyms
WEAK
Antonyms


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Recognizing that geography still matters, they extended their defensive periphery seaward, initially to the first island chain, from Japan to the South China Sea, and then to the second chain and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

As much as the major wildfires were spreading seaward — as is typical during Santa Anas — the blazes were growing laterally, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

The Brunt experienced a rapid acceleration in its seaward movement after the loss of A74 and A81.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

A push from the land side, such as heavy rainfall or high river flows, moves the balance point seaward.

From Scientific American • Oct. 13, 2023

As she gazed seaward, far off on the water she saw something floating.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton