Thesaurus results for PIERS

piers

noun

plural of pier

as in docks

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers tied the boat up at the pier

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as in pilasters

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure a bridge pier

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Recent Examples of piers Under Spanish rule, able-bodied Malay men, from teenagers to adults, were required to perform 40 days of unpaid annual labor on roads, bridges, churches, forts, piers, plantations, haciendas and mines. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 But there are plenty of other piers for a fun family day out. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026 The existing span, which is set on wooden piers, predates the 1971 founding of the ACHD by decades, Bjornestad previously told the Idaho Statesman. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026 The previous record-strong El Niño in modern times, in 1982-83, coincided with significant damage across the coastline, wrecking the piers in Santa Monica and Seal Beach. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026 The new bridge, which will be a concrete beam structure with three bridge piers, will address aging infrastructure and drainage issues. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Aug. 2026 In Italy, the worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 The project also includes adding new access points, fishing piers, canoe launches and more, said Roberto Valazquez. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The charter captain docks at Haulover with a full booking calendar and a healthy business account.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
There will always be a spotlight for the Hollywood contingent and the awards hopefuls posing on boats and docks in designer duds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of docks

Noun

But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
The redevelopment would change that by extending and upgrading existing wharves and dredging areas around the docks.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of wharves

Noun

Wine is embedded in the city’s architecture, history and daily life, from grand 18th-century façades to the bustling quays of the Garonne.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025

Definition of quays

Noun

But since they’re still required by the rules to play all 27 outs, the Phillies just keep hijacking these Weird and Wild columns.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
And the Arverne Pier Theater wore its neoclassical inspirations on its sleeve, complete with Corinthian columns and a half-round pediment.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026