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
Somewhere in the Highlands perhaps, as the sun sets on Scotland’s magnificent lochs and mountains.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Activities are plentiful, spanning everything from loch cruises to jet-skiing and kayaking.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024
Paddle to islands in the sprawling loch or check out a range of hikes ranging from easy to long-distance trails.
—Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
Activities are plentiful, spanning everything from loch cruises to jet-skiing and kayaking.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024
Paddle to islands in the sprawling loch or check out a range of hikes ranging from easy to long-distance trails.
—Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Beyond the loch itself, guests can head out on foot to explore the hills and glens of The Trossachs National Park.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loch
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The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Once at the end of bay, kayakers can turn off their lights to watch the shooting stars above and the bioluminescent plankton that glitter when the water is disturbed below.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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This under-the-radar gem is home to an array of outdoor activities, from kayaking and whale watching to exploring the wildlife-rich estuaries and hiking at nearby state parks.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Snorkel a biodiverse estuary, then have lunch on a small tropical island If your kids have ever dreamed of exploring under the sea through The Little Mermaid’s eyes, Blue Heron Bridge, located near West Palm Beach, is the perfect place to try it.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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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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On the distant horizon was a cluster of faint street lights, a small town hunkered on the far side of the firth.Douglas Stuart, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2020
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Long before its golden sands and rocky coves became reality TV-famous, Laguna Beach was known as an enclave for artists, eccentrics, surfers, and bohemians.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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Days can be spent soaking up the sun at the infinity pool (settle down and you’ll be bought your own mini cooler box stocked with iced water and fruit juice) or at the beach, which is sheltered by dramatic rock formations leading to hidden coves.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Loch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loch. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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