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
In a bold architectural move, there are no glass windows; instead, wooden shutters fold open to let the sea breeze and the sounds of the neighboring ecological reserve wash over you.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s, including along the coast thanks to a lack of sea breeze.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s, including along the coast thanks to a lack of sea breeze.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
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Eco effort As mentioned above, the property is designed to take maximum advantage of the environment, from the marine breeze to natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Seek inspiration from nature—the beautiful flowers blooming and the gentle spring breeze.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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The Yankees invited him to throw out a first pitch; the Orlando Magic gave him courtside seats and fans got wind of the effort and started flooding his social media with messages and pleas.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The team can target specific metals by adjusting the voltage of the electrical current.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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