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Synonyms for pier
pɪərpier

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Princeton's WordNet1.4 / 8 votes

  1. pier, wharf, wharfage, docknoun

    a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

    Synonyms:
    loading dock, dockage, wharf, dock, bob, docking facility, wharfage, sorrel, sour grass, quayage, bobtail

  2. piernoun

    (architecture) a vertical supporting structure (as a portion of wall between two doors or windows)

    Synonyms:
    dock, wharfage, wharf

  3. piernoun

    a support for two adjacent bridge spans

    Synonyms:
    dock, wharfage, wharf

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  1. piernoun

    Synonyms:
    wharf, dock, jetty, buttress

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "pier":

    piers, wharf, jetty, terminal, dock, terminals, ferry, quai, port, terminus, piero, bir, quay, wharves

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How to use pier in a sentence?

  1. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown:

    There is no previous criminal history of this person nor any other issues in our federal databases, but obviously very concerning given the position of the W Hotel to Navy Pier, our joint terrorism task force officers debriefed, interviewed this person along with a companion, and we are continuing this investigation.

  2. Anthony Davis:

    Most Bangkokians would be unaware of the existence of this pier and its importance to the Chinese tourist industry in the city.

  3. The Navy:

    Atapproximately1:00 p.m., USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) shifted berths to a pier further away from the fire. USS Russell (DDG 59) moved approximately 30 minutes later.

  4. Navy Pier:

    While this was a very difficult decision for the organization, it was a necessary one to proactively ensure the long-term success of one of Chicago's most treasured and important civic institutions and the communities it serves, this decision will also help preserve the future of the many on-site businesses, which continue to face hardships of their own as a result of the pandemic. The temporary closure will allow Navy Pier and Navy Pier partners to reduce Navy Pier operational expenses and support efforts to limit COVID-19 cases as we move into the fall and winter seasons.

  5. Bill Brooks:

    I knew I had about a ten or 15 minute slot before sunset when the starlings would come in to roost under the pier and could murmurate, i wasnt expecting it to be so spectacular.


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