as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
in his biography of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell tells of being conducted by a Scottish boatman "across one of the lochs, as they call them, or arms of the sea"
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Recent Examples of loch
The twist is that along the way, in exchange for the money or fuel at each pontoon, two players must volunteer to be abandoned, thus sacrificing safety from the first murder and enduring a cold and wet afternoon on the loch.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Try salmon fishing on the River Teviot or head for the trout loch.
—Jonathan Samuels, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Two legendary sleeper trains, the Caledonian Sleeper and the Royal Scotsman, take travelers between England and Scotland, past rugged Munros, twinkling lochs, and vast expanses of the British countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025
Try salmon fishing on the River Teviot or head for the trout loch.
—Jonathan Samuels, theweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Two legendary sleeper trains, the Caledonian Sleeper and the Royal Scotsman, take travelers between England and Scotland, past rugged Munros, twinkling lochs, and vast expanses of the British countryside.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2024
Wading into an icy loch for a brisk swim and burst of adrenaline.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loch
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The small bay features tranquil turquoise waters and bobbing luzzu (Malta’s brightly colored traditional fishing boats), as well as rocky shallows perfect for snorkelers keen to spot crustaceans and schools of sun-loving fish.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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Already this year, researchers with the Center for Coastal Studies have seen 80 right whales in the bay, the center said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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Day visitors and overnight guests can utilize a variety of rental options to explore the quiet wetlands of the Colorado River estuary.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The university discontinued an interdisciplinary master’s program in estuary science at the site in 2023-24 because of low enrollment.—
Krissy Waite,
The Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The school also placed firth in overall math growth at 89.70% and third overall in English/language arts growth at 86.60%. EStem Junior High School in East Village's math scores grew at a rate of 84.71%, ranking fourth among central Arkansas middle schools.—
Lena Miano,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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For their firth album, McCaughey and Buck went to Chicago and recorded with Wilco as their backing ensemble.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
22 June 2024
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Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.—
Adam Shell,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Set between two rocky points in a private cove, this beach feels like a little oasis with calm, turquoise water ideal for swimming and paddleboarding.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Loch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loch. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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