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
In Florida, for example, a sea breeze can form on the western and eastern coasts of the state.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
One wild card: Westerly winds in the morning could collide with developing easterly sea breezes from the Atlantic later in the day.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
The gin showcases juniper, lemon zest, a subtle savory sea breeze, and crushed coriander seed.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
One wild card: Westerly winds in the morning could collide with developing easterly sea breezes from the Atlantic later in the day.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
The gin showcases juniper, lemon zest, a subtle savory sea breeze, and crushed coriander seed.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
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The thick glass holds up well against the elements and is a breeze to clean.—
Jamie Fischer,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Vionic Kimmie Slip-on Shoe Slip-on sneakers make going through the airport a breeze.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Noun
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California and many other states have also embraced wind and solar power while prematurely retiring perfectly operational coal and nuclear power plants.—
Chris Talgo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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High winds can cause enough stress that sprouts stop growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Noun
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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