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Recent Examples of embarcadero
Stop by the embarcadero to see whether a tour is departing, or reserve a private guide through a hotel concierge.
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Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
There was one other theme to Sunday’s races, which started near Spanish Landing, featured a hilly bike climb to Cabrillo National Monument and a run along the embarcadero to Seaport Village.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2019
Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
There was one other theme to Sunday’s races, which started near Spanish Landing, featured a hilly bike climb to Cabrillo National Monument and a run along the embarcadero to Seaport Village.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarcadero
Noun
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City officials hope the signs, fencing, orange safety barriers and exposed wooden decking at the end of the wharf will be gone by early next year.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The wharf has more than 4,400 wooden pilings, made of Douglas Fir.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The small harbor tugboat tows vessels to and from the Marine Group’s boat lift piers and docks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With a dock capable of 4K, the Switch 2 looked great on my TV.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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One person was killed by the force of the explosion between the pier and the vessel itself, according to Simms.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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Last year, the Pacifica pier was closed for three weeks in January after it was battered during a severe winter storm that caused property and infrastructure damage in neighborhoods along the coast.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The quays around this warehouse saw millions of emigrants board ships bound for destinations such as America and Canada.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, the 54 rooms and four suites feature walls decorated with playful gold stencil motifs and views of either the Seine or the quay, and kids and adults alike will love the novelty of sleeping on a boat.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The victim, whose identity has not been publicly revealed, was bitten off the Port Noarlunga jetty on Thursday, May 15.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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There are to be seventeen jetties over a span of seven miles, each one a three-layer construction whose shape is carefully designed.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The site’s landing page shows a tender photo of Meghan and Lilibet hand in hand in their backyard, surrounded by trees.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The angles of the takeoff and landing ramps were precisely calculated so that the car would do a perfect barrel roll through the air at exactly 48 mph (78 km/h).—
Joe Salas
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The parade includes favorite SeaWorld characters, floats, music and more.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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With international artists, oversized puppet floats, interactive workshops and concerts, this free, non-competitive festival turns Craiova into a dreamlike playground for all ages.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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World-class marinas like Port Vell and Port Olimpic add to Barcelona’s credentials.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Blue Flag is granted to beaches and marinas that meet stringent requirements for sustainable practices and environmental education.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Embarcadero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarcadero. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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