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also fiord
as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
a cruise through the breathtaking fjords along the coast of Norway
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Recent Examples of fjord
The hills are peppered with colorful houses, creating a delightful contrast with the severe peaks of the surrounding fjords.
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Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The archipelago’s rugged, rocky peaks, white sand beaches and turquoise fjords are enticing year-round.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Boat tours that used to explore the east arm of its fjord now journey up the west arm because the ice in the east has retreated so far away from the water.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The archipelago’s rugged, rocky peaks, white sand beaches and turquoise fjords are enticing year-round.
—Jeremy Engle, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Boat tours that used to explore the east arm of its fjord now journey up the west arm because the ice in the east has retreated so far away from the water.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
Art lovers should also visit the Astrup Fearnley Museum, where contemporary art meets striking architecture by the fjord.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fjord
Noun
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Maryland and other bay states also have failed miserably in curbing pollutant flows from developed and developing land.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
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As of Thursday, the Navy is continuing efforts to safely remove the aircraft from the bay as quickly as possible, while minimizing environmental impact, according to a statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Point Reyes abounds with treasures, from a shipwreck-laden cove to a surprising number of herding cows—which can be easily distracting, so watch the roads!—
Katie Kiefner,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
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Two roaches died in a kitchen storage cove where bottle drinks sat.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The game further illustrated the enormous gulf between the Sharks and Stanley Cup-contending teams like the Stars.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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There is also a huge gulf in trade-in prices between the U.S. and Europe, with American shoppers receiving far better deals than their European counterparts.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Greek authorities have arranged additional flights to help people flee to the safety of the mainland, but evacuation efforts were complicated on Wednesday, with ferries not allowed to leave the ports due to high winds.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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After Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Central American country, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino agreed to pull his country out of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative earlier than anticipated and ordered an audit of the Hong Kong port operator.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The estuary also helps prevent coastal erosion and absorb the effects of sea level rise.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Delta is the largest estuary on the West Coast, one that is incredibly sensitive environmentally and politically.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Fjord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fjord. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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