BERTH Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbərth

Definition of berth

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay found a berth at a travel agency

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verb

as in to dock

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Noun

In 2022, the Dolphins were mired in a five-game losing streak late in the season and somehow found a way to scratch out an ugly victory against the New York Jets, 11-6, in the finale to earn a wildcard playoff berth. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 The club must wait another day to potentially clinch a postseason berth for the first time since the 2021 campaign. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Getting Canadarm2 back online will be critical to berth some cargo ships at the space station, which carry food, equipment and other supplies to the astronauts, as well as to perform a share of maintenance on the orbiting complex. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 12 June 2026 The Cavs, probably soon, are going home for the summer with the most expensive roster in NBA history and no finals berth to show for it. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for berth

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Noun

Before Torres was appointed to the administrative position, his salary as a police officer was $135,000.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
The New York representative has been a big name in the Democratic Socialists of America as socialists establish a political foothold in positions across the country.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of position

Verb

The mission set the stage for more ambitious flights to follow, including docking missions and flights to small Tiangong space labs that ultimately led to the construction of China's Tiangong space station in orbit today.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Griffin is expected to dock his 308-foot megayacht, Defy, at the marina.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dock

Noun

Her first job as CEO in 2014 was to remake the century-old company’s corporate culture and regain customers’ trust following a tragic, reputation-wrecking ignition-switch crisis.

— Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of job

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In the summer of 2021, Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, was invited onto a superyacht moored off the ancient city of Durrës, on the Adriatic coast.

— Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
This unique stay is a 97-foot paddlewheel boat that’s permanently moored in the Marina of South Beach.

— Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of moor

Verb

The main living spaces are classic midcentury, with an open, wood-burning fireplace anchoring the living room and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with sunlight.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
That warmth extends to the living room, anchored by a bespoke credenza with vinyl pockets and runs across the wall.

— Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchor

Verb

Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Revenue may be recorded, but cash can remain tied up in accounts receivable, inventory or long payment cycles.

— Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tie up

Verb

Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 4th House, making home, family, or familiar comforts especially grounding.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
However, engineering challenges such as thermal management and structural lifespan have historically kept them grounded.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ground

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