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
Saturday will likely be the warmest day, with temperatures hitting the low 70s before an afternoon sea breeze develops.
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Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Locals can save money, take in a sea breeze and catch a sunset, from Oceanside to Coronado.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
As the day progresses, shifting winds or boundaries like the sea breeze could tap into that energy, allowing storms to develop quickly and potentially move toward the Space Coast — bringing them closer to the 10-mile safety threshold.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Imagine soaking up the gentle sea breezes with the hotel’s stunning 205-ft infinity-edge pool and lush tropical landscaping as your backdrop.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Locals can save money, take in a sea breeze and catch a sunset, from Oceanside to Coronado.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
As the day progresses, shifting winds or boundaries like the sea breeze could tap into that energy, allowing storms to develop quickly and potentially move toward the Space Coast — bringing them closer to the 10-mile safety threshold.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Imagine soaking up the gentle sea breezes with the hotel’s stunning 205-ft infinity-edge pool and lush tropical landscaping as your backdrop.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
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Students now have a place to hold club meetings, play board games, shoot pool or shoot the breeze at Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso campus.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The scents include lemon grass, lavender, ocean breeze, lilac, watermelon, sweet orange and sandlewood.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With winds becoming light, expect temperatures to cool into the 30s by Saturday morning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Trim trees, remove dead branches, secure outdoor furniture, grills and anything that could become airborne in high winds.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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In April, two studies noted the critical current is in danger of weakening or even collapsing due to climate change, which could impact the climate and weather for hundreds of millions of people.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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