as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
the boat remained tied up at the dock for a week, waiting for the weather to clear
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as in to shorten
to make less in extent or duration
the editorial was docked by about a hundred words to make it fit on the page
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the boxer's tail was docked soon after birth
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as in to land
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the cruise ship docked at the first port of call early the next morning
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Recent Examples of dock
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The development includes boat access, docks and community gathering spaces.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
During recent testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, engineers used a robotic table to simulate the real-world challenges of docking two massive, moving spacecraft in orbit.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
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Hector Alvarez saw them being walked out of the skyscraper's loading dock in handcuffs.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The development includes boat access, docks and community gathering spaces.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
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Oil tankers and cargo vessels are anchored off the coast of Oman after being stranded for days as congestion at Port Sultan Qaboos has prevented them from docking on June 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
During recent testing at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, engineers used a robotic table to simulate the real-world challenges of docking two massive, moving spacecraft in orbit.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
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Vanuatu has received large loans and aid from China for buildings, wharves and other infrastructure.
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The father wanted nets and the smell of the wharf.
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Late 19th and Early 20th Century Most Western states capitalized on the barriers imposed on divorce and lessened their residency requirements to shorten the length of time one had to reside in the state to be able to file for divorce.
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The heat wave has also forced the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill to shorten its hours on July Fourth and adjust its match schedule starting Tuesday through Friday.
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The group — which Microsoft , Nvidia , Alphabet , Apple , Meta , Tesla and Amazon — shaved off roughly $2 trillion in market cap, as investors are starting to reassess the investing case for these once unbeatable mega-caps.
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Make sure to freshly shave your cheese for the best results to snack on mid-festivities.
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So, of course, the first pitch Peterson threw in his Cubs debut Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers landed over the center-field wall.
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In a post Saturday on X, his friend Sheng Xue, a Chinese Canadian activist, said Dong had landed in Toronto following an Air Canada flight on Friday.
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Francis had waited over an hour in the relentless heat just at the pier alone.
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New retail openings in Cannes and Saint-Tropez, a takeover of the pier at Hôtel Martinez and the launch of the 72-metre ALO Voyage yacht together signal something much bigger than summer brand theatre.
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The more immediate solution might be to cut back on the at-bats for both Simpson and Mullins.
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There has been less demand for jet fuel because airlines cut back on flights, and at the same time, US refineries were producing more jet fuel to cash in on higher prices, said independent oil analyst Tom Kloza.
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The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
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Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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While browsing the thrift store, look for colorful quilts, blankets, or tablecloths to anchor your spread and provide a dry, comfortable place to sit while enjoying the outdoors.
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“Dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dock. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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