as in ports
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 anchorages
One of the VLCCs openly signaled its location in one of the anchorages in the Gulf of Oman a few days ago.
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Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.
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Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Summer brings crowd-free exploration of the Lofoten Archipelago, reaching remote anchorages accessible only by sea.
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Terry Ward,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.
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Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.
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Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Summer brings crowd-free exploration of the Lofoten Archipelago, reaching remote anchorages accessible only by sea.
—
Terry Ward,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.
—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.
—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorages
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Cargo that may have once required detours to competing ports can now move efficiently by rail, strengthening the port’s role as a driver of jobs and economic activity for the region.
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Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
Noun
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Turning Atkins's Legal Tools Into Financial Modeling Material At the Texas A&M Corporate Law Symposium, Chair Atkins floated innovative litigation safe harbors to break the disclosure gridlock.
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And of course, the park has the requisite harbors, beaches, basketball, pickleball/tennis courts, ball fields and an 18-hole golf course/driving range.
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“Anchorages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorages. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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