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
Rizzuto said both the east and west coast produced sea breezes pushing inland.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Monday will see highs in the low- to mid-90s inland with afternoon sea breezes.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Este For a martini that tastes like a refreshing sea breeze, drift on over to Este.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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, 28 June 2025
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
Monday will see highs in the low- to mid-90s inland with afternoon sea breezes.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Este For a martini that tastes like a refreshing sea breeze, drift on over to Este.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
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The neutral tones make seasonal decorating a breeze with just the addition or swap of a few items.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The trees’ mass can prevent them from getting blown over by high winds.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, the storm’s outer bands could still clip the island Sunday night into Monday, bringing rainfall and wind impacts as well.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aliée Istanbul All of the hotels bordering the Bosphorus have an impressive view of the boats weaving through the river’s currents and the Asian half of Istanbul on the other side.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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