moorings

noun

plural of mooring
1
as in berths

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2
as in anchorages

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorings
  1. berths
  2. anchorages
  3. docks
  4. ports
  5. piers
  6. oases
  7. jetties
  8. wharves
Noun
  • Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman movie Artificial has been set for New York and London Film Festival berths.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While Anderson has recently eschewed festival berths for his films, the director has deep history with the New York Film Festival and Film at Lincoln Center.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of berths
Noun
  • More than 139 container vessels resided in the port’s outer anchorages as of Thursday morning, Seko said.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorages
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
  • Iran has endured decades of harsh sanctions and has recently faced a full US Navy blockade of its ports that has dried up oil exports.
    — Yash Roy, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Those exercises were to have involved US Marines stationed in the Japanese island of Okinawa, units of which were involved in the blockade of Iranian ports.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ports
Noun
  • 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
Definition of piers
Noun
  • Additionally, the Ammeln Valley has over 20 old Berber Villages and hidden oases dotted throughout the landscape.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Definition of oases
Noun
  • Officials urged people to maintain a safe distance from the water and to stay away from jetties, piers, beachside rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Stay out of the water and off rock jetties, according to the NWS Los Angeles.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of jetties
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
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