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
Tuesday will start out relatively dry, with easterly sea breezes pushing thunderstorms inland, but that will change Wednesday, as winds shift to southeasterly, said National Weather Service meteorologist Nico Porcelli.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Air show attendees will get a little relief with the sea breeze on the beach.
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Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Air show attendees will get a little relief with the sea breeze on the beach.
—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sea breeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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But today, the winds are weaker, meaning the pollution carried by the air isn’t being dispersed.
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Like Guam, Saipan and Tinian could experience Category 1 winds of more than 74 mph, the weather service said.
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When the Guadalupe River surged through Texas Hill Country last summer, Elida Sierra Lutz and her three children were swept into the deadly flooding like debris in the current.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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