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Recent Examples of embarcadero
Stop by the embarcadero to see whether a tour is departing, or reserve a private guide through a hotel concierge.
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Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
There was one other theme to Sunday’s races, which started near Spanish Landing, featured a hilly bike climb to Cabrillo National Monument and a run along the embarcadero to Seaport Village.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2019
Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
There was one other theme to Sunday’s races, which started near Spanish Landing, featured a hilly bike climb to Cabrillo National Monument and a run along the embarcadero to Seaport Village.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarcadero
Noun
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He was given first aid by Water Police officers before being transported to Rose Bay wharf, where NSW Ambulance paramedics continued first aid on the victim, the NSW Police said.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Infrastructure upgrades, including new electrical systems and wharf improvements, are already underway to accommodate the advanced platforms.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Not long after, people on a nearby dock and one person eating at Bubba jumped into the water to help.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Thanks to removal efforts, scientists and park staff have been able to keep densities low despite the more than 3,000 invasive mussels discovered near that same dock in 2018.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Any beach quality sand excavated from the channel will be placed on the city’s eroding beaches south of the municipal pier.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Reach Key West Key West, Florida Perched on a private natural sand beach, The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton offers a tropical escape with a boutique feel (and a postcard-worthy pier).—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Blast damage in the lower left section of a quay in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk on Tuesday.—
Colin Sheeley,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
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Hotel Danieli, a few hundred yards down the quay, which is also where Miss Evans stays in Travelling Companions.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Five years ago, Chef Richard brought his wife of 17 years, Natalie, and their family to Windermere for a day out on the jetty of Wray Castle.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On Wednesday, Jerry, coach Brian Schottenheimer and team vice president Stephen Jones addressed the media in their end-of-the-season press conference where the Good, Bad, the Ugly covered every topic save for the moon landing.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Three main rivers run through the area, each with its own float offerings.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amangati will also have a marina and lounge with direct water access, four restaurants, and six bars and lounges for a maximum of 94 guests.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Embarcadero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarcadero. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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