as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berth
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
That mentality carried into the Knicks’ first postseason berth since 1999.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Another 57 containers were reported damaged after the ship berthed at the Port of Long Beach.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Spencer Pratt continued to hold the top two spots Tuesday in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, with Pratt maintaining a sizable lead over Councilmember Nithya Raman in the race for a potential November runoff berth.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
That mentality carried into the Knicks’ first postseason berth since 1999.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Verb
Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Another 57 containers were reported damaged after the ship berthed at the Port of Long Beach.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Its Port of Champions immersive event is a week-long celebration on a luxury megayacht docked at Chelsea Piers, hosting watch parties, celebrations and of course, tequila tastings.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As part of the announcement, space agency officials also discussed plans for the crew to dock with both a Blue Origin lander and a SpaceX Starship lander during the spaceflight in low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Thomas was then promoted to the top job in March 2025, with the title of design director.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority For those staying on island seasonally, or just as likely moored around it—the majority Brits, Germans, Dutch and Americans—there’s a sweet spot around April and May when the Atlantic storms are at their quietest.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Federal investigators have also been seeking to identify the owners or occupants of a sailboat that may have been moored next to the Soulmate in Aunt Pat's Bay on the night that Lynette Hooker disappeared.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The space is chic but cozy, with ample table space, soft chairs, and a visually stunning bar anchoring it all.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In an attempt to pool physical resources, Vodacom proposed a $750 million tie up with Maziv, the country’s largest fiber network company, to jointly accelerate fiber rollouts.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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Although local government officials gave the $12 billion project initial approval in rezoning the land for Red Wolf’s use, the project is currently tied up in a lawsuit filed by a KCK resident.—
Sofi Zeman
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The neutral colors and pattern help ground your space and tie all of your furniture and decor together seamlessly.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Angel Cano popped out to second, Ty Rhoades struck out swinging and Cade Martin grounded out to third.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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