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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
Rip currents, stronger near jetties and piers, can swiftly carry swimmers out into deeper water.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Regarded as one of the most ambitious transportation projects ever, this bridge features a four-lane motorway and a double-track railway, supported by concrete piers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Once an area is designated as protected, the construction of any new ports, piers or pipelines — anything that would disrupt the natural course of the waves — is prohibited.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Regarded as one of the most ambitious transportation projects ever, this bridge features a four-lane motorway and a double-track railway, supported by concrete piers.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Once an area is designated as protected, the construction of any new ports, piers or pipelines — anything that would disrupt the natural course of the waves — is prohibited.
—Sabrina Weiss, The Dial, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piers
Noun
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Sanchez allegedly approached a 69-year-old truck driver who backed into a hotel’s loading docks in downtown Indianapolis.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tours leave from the the downtown Munising docks and showcase stunning views of the sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The infrastructure humans build in the water ‒ houses, piers, wharves, jetties, and even oil rigs ‒ create new habitats for juvenile jellyfish, called polyps, to attach and grow, Bologna said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Key pillars include driving innovation, such as using AI in retail, prioritizing sustainability through its Net Zero roadmap and fostering a people-first culture that emphasizes well-being and diversity.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vertical wood cladding on support columns and floating walls are a common feature throughout the residences.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom is slated to feature gold chandeliers, coffered ceilings and an expansive floor space, flanked by Greek columns and massive arched windows.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Piers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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