sea breeze

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 Rizzuto said both the east and west coast produced sea breezes pushing inland. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025 Monday will see highs in the low- to mid-90s inland with afternoon sea breezes. Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 Este For a martini that tastes like a refreshing sea breeze, drift on over to Este. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sea breeze
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Noun
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    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In a breeze, the solar lights sway softly, flickering like fireflies.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University (CSU) echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Looking at individual share moves, wind energy developer Orsted shares fell more than 1% after the company revealed efforts to clinch new capital at a deep discount.
    Ryan Browne,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The exertion from trying to break free from the current causes fatigue as the current continues to pull them out, experts say.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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