SANDBANK Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

sandbank

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Definition of sandbank

as in sandbar

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Recent Examples of sandbank In a breakthrough moment, rescuers dug a channel through the sandbank, allowing the whale to swim free early Friday. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026 In early April rescuers called off the effort to save the creature, which had repeatedly become stuck on sandbanks and seemed in bad physical shape. — K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2026 Hippos grunt and grumble in the shallows, crocodiles sunbathe on sandbanks, elephants appear along the banks, while fish eagles call overhead as sunset approaches. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 The complicated and delicate efforts to rescue the 12-15 meter (39-49 feet) whale off a sandbank at Timmendorfer Strand beach earlier this week captivated Germans — with media sending news alerts of updates on its progress and streaming live video from the scene. — ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sandbank

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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
In the middle, a substantial sandbar always seems to host a spirited beach volleyball match and picnickers.

— Kelsey Yandura, Midwest Living, 17 June 2026

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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
The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

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The notion, like the uncouth, wispy-haired towhead himself, was an easy mark for Bennett, who took aim following Greeley’s sermon on the coverage of the New Jersey murder.

— James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020
An outdoorsy, blue-eyed towhead, Jim, was living in the house next door, right on the beach.

— Alison Rose, Town & Country, 16 Dec. 2012

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