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dunlin Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, highly gregarious sandpiper (Calidris alpina) native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, recognized by its long, slightly down-curved bill and the distinctive black belly patch it develops during the breeding season.
Usage Example
"A large flock of dunlins was seen foraging for small invertebrates along the muddy coastal shore at low tide."
Strong
sandpiper
Weak
wader
shorebird
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dunlin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dunlin