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
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.
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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
The weather was perfect, with the warmth of the sunshine offsetting the salty sea breeze.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2023
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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
The weather was perfect, with the warmth of the sunshine offsetting the salty sea breeze.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
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At just under 10 pounds, this one is shockingly light, so transporting it around my kitchen has been a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Houseplant pruning shears: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $19.99 Make snipping and trimming your plants a breeze with these Modern Sprout pruning shears on Amazon.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Actor Stephen Tobolowsky endured tornado-force winds, a near-fatal neck injury and scheduling issues leading up to his audition Comments Landing a role on Glee was not an easy task for Stephen Tobolowsky.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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There’s also natural forces to contend with: The fierce Santa Ana winds, which were blowing with hurricane force in early January, helped spread the Los Angeles-area fires and also grounded some planes early on from their aerial missions.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ice jams that block the river in winter start breaking up in spring, flooding the area behind it and creating a powerful current that can wreak havoc on the riverbanks.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Besides basic forward, up, and down movements, the Super Sub can also move laterally, which gives it more precise handling on approaching objects like reefs or wrecks, or in a current.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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