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
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.
—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
The yacht will remain in the Mediterranean for the season, allowing her owner to explore storied coastlines and hidden anchorages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
The marina in Pylos and the Bay of Navarino in general, provide safe anchorages for private yachts, sailing boats and cruise ships.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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
The yacht will remain in the Mediterranean for the season, allowing her owner to explore storied coastlines and hidden anchorages.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2025
The marina in Pylos and the Bay of Navarino in general, provide safe anchorages for private yachts, sailing boats and cruise ships.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchorages
Noun
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Most of that oil is bound for ports in Asia, per Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In turn, several Iranian ports have come under attack in Hormozgan province, the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Itineraries include Alaska, the Mediterranean, Croatia’s secluded harbors and Asia-Pacific.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Anchorages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchorages. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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