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dunes

noun

plural of dune

as in ridges

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Recent Examples of dunes Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, or on the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
The ridges on the bottom of this stovetop pan provide the same cookout vibes.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of ridges

Noun

Rent a kayak or canoe from the Wisconsin Canoe Company and spend a day drifting downstream or book an overnight expedition and camp on one of the river’s sandbars.

— Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
The beach boasts shifting sandbars that foster waves with surprisingly good swell.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Definition of sandbars

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Riding mowers are not designed for wet conditions and are more likely to roll on embankments.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Been there as communities have tried to tame the mighty waters with levees and embankments, and battled 100-pound invasive fish.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026

Definition of embankments

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The assumption is that Lohar will either abandon pursuit or accidentally run the Bitchfist aground on the toothy shoals.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
China claims almost all of the sea, including areas that overlap with exclusive economic zones from countries like the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, and has been building out structures on some shoals in recent years to bolster its claims.

— Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 30 May 2026

Definition of shoals

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According to information presented in court, Fleming committed three armed robberies of banks in Denton between November 2022 and February 2023.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
He is also said to be meeting with banks to discuss financing for the transaction.

— Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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