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Recent Examples of pier
The weakened pier was under construction for the 2023 damage when the December 2024 storm hit.
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
The Norwegian Epic ship separated from the pier on May 30 during high winds, causing a guest to fall from the gangway into the water and leaving others stuck on shore.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2025
This small oasis serves as both a tranquil retreat and the dedicated pier for the hotel's enhanced boat fleet, recently expanded with the addition of Treville Maritime's private yacht, the Wajer 38 Spectre.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
The Norwegian Epic ship separated from the pier on May 30 during high winds, causing a guest to fall from the gangway into the water and leaving others stuck on shore.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2025
This small oasis serves as both a tranquil retreat and the dedicated pier for the hotel's enhanced boat fleet, recently expanded with the addition of Treville Maritime's private yacht, the Wajer 38 Spectre.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Fish from the pier or take your own watercraft out.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pier
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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The front door, defined by wide pilasters and sidelights topped by a crosshead with transom windows beckons visitors to step into an impressive and welcoming entry hall.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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What to look for: Large porch and classical corner pilasters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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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Courage Courage is one of the four pillars of my leadership framework.—
Mick Hunt,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The real legacy Legacy is a pillar of KC2026’s very purpose.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The in-water show will feature about 300 yachts docked along the Arsenale’s quays, with a total of 220 exhibitors.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Four Seasons at Tower Bridge is grand in scale — think domed ceilings, Corinthian columns, and hushed corridors echoing with 1920s glamour — but down in the spa, everything softens.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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His blue bandanna making the sharp planes of his face stand out even more than usual, Magenta perches on a stool, lifting the velvet rope from its gold-metal stanchion, putting it back again.—
Amy Virshup,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration strengthened safety standards for areas surrounding runways after an American Airlines plane landing in Arkansas in 1999 ran into a stanchion just off the runway that tore through the plane, killing 11 people.—
Grace Moon,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Pier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pier. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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