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Recent Examples of breakwater
The two missing boaters were found in the water near the breakwater that evening, the Coast Guard said.
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Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
The draft report explores several ideas for the San Clemente coastline, including adding breakwaters and offshore structures off North Beach, Capistrano Shores and the south end of San Clemente State Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The lighthouse sits at the north end of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' breakwater, the GSA release notes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Carved out of lava rock and a natural breakwater, the Ocean Pool is the resort’s ocean swim area.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Don Sweeney, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
The draft report explores several ideas for the San Clemente coastline, including adding breakwaters and offshore structures off North Beach, Capistrano Shores and the south end of San Clemente State Beach.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
The lighthouse sits at the north end of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' breakwater, the GSA release notes.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
Carved out of lava rock and a natural breakwater, the Ocean Pool is the resort’s ocean swim area.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakwater
jetty
Noun
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s rescue effort comes just four days after lifeguards rescued five people from the ocean south of the Oceanside Municipal Pier, which is about 1½ miles south of the jetty.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Breakwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakwater. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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