as in breeze
a light air movement that blows from the sea toward land
The sea breeze moderates the town's temperature, making it several degrees cooler on hot days than locations inland.
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Recent Examples of sea breeze
Thanks to the restaurant's open-air design, diners can enjoy their meals with a refreshing sea breeze and stunning views of the turquoise waters, creating a perfect setting for a leisurely meal.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Monday will see mostly clear skies by afternoon and high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, with the sea breeze keeping Boston and low-lying coastal regions closer to the lower 70s, Megnia said.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024
Everything sounds good here – including the waves crashing soft along the private beach with the seagulls calling in the sea breeze – and tastes even better.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
White oak ceilings and floors echo the character of original beach cottages, while Fleetwood doors open effortlessly to let in sea breezes and natural light.
—News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Monday will see mostly clear skies by afternoon and high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, with the sea breeze keeping Boston and low-lying coastal regions closer to the lower 70s, Megnia said.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024
Everything sounds good here – including the waves crashing soft along the private beach with the seagulls calling in the sea breeze – and tastes even better.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
White oak ceilings and floors echo the character of original beach cottages, while Fleetwood doors open effortlessly to let in sea breezes and natural light.
—News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
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Usually, the salty breeze brought with it the sounds of baby elephant seals calling to their moms in high pitched yells.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Reigning world champion Thierry Neuville hit a patch of ice going into one hairpin and ripped the suspension off his car, limping back to the service park with a wheel dangling in the breeze.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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High winds buffeted the Atlantic Coast on Monday from Florida to Maine but the gusts into the 60s may have seemed like a gentle breeze compared to the howling winds at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The thawing of methane-rich permafrost or the collapse of critical systems like the Atlantic Ocean currents could accelerate warming and other climate impacts beyond human control.—
David Carlin,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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He’s disconcerted but not deterred when her behavior becomes less and less like that of a woman whose husband is pretty much presumed dead after his shirt and wallet are found on the rocks overlooking a patch of ocean known for its treacherous currents.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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