as in port
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
sailed into a quiet anchorage to wait out the storm
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Recent Examples of anchorage
That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorage
Noun
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With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What To Know The reopenings span three months, with five ports gradually resuming operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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By offering safe harbors, flexibility, and clear guardrails, the state is sending a signal to startups and enterprise innovators alike.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Anchorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorage. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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