offshore

adjective

ˈȯf-ˌshȯr How to pronounce offshore (audio)
Definition of offshorenext
as in coastal
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area

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Recent Examples of offshore Then the first stage will close its payload fairing and return to landing on an offshore platform for reuse. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 The move also comes as Congress is mulling bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for energy infrastructure projects, including offshore wind farms. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 In March 2024 Biden therefore announced that the United States would build a special offshore pier on the coast of Gaza to receive international aid, which would be shipped from Cyprus after being inspected by Israel. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 As Green Oceans focuses on the environmental and maritime safety impacts of offshore wind development, Lombardi said the discovery could have implications for future permitting decisions. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offshore
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coastal
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  • However, like many other coastal societies shaped by the migration and economics of Atlantic cod, Lofoten has been no stranger to ecosystem pressures over the decades, from shifting migration patterns to offshore fishing fleets.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The vehicle traveled from Guangzhou to Wenzhou along the G228 coastal highway, completing the journey in 23 hours and 14 minutes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Offshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offshore. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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