Thesaurus results for BREAKWATER

breakwater

noun

as in jetty

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Recent Examples of breakwater The hot spring pools blend into the natural rocky breakwater barriers and offer the opportunity for a warm soak after swimming in the sea. —

Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026 Manmade structures like the pier and breakwater at Michigan City and the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage disrupt the natural flow of sand along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. —

Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 In the final draft presented to city officials, the consultant recommended that the city proceed with advancing a pilot offshore multi-benefit emergent breakwater, paired with beach nourishment, at North Beach. —

Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025 An almost fluorescent sheen lined the crest of the breakwater. —

Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for breakwater

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jetty

Noun

Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Swimming is permitted only on the Atlantic side south of the jetty due to strong currents, and there are no lifeguards, so take beach flag warnings seriously.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026