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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
There are no sleeping berths on board, and only a small drawing room that has been converted to a kitchen, so the car is best for smaller groups planning day trips or hotel stays throughout a longer journey.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Remember that his predecessor, Brandon Staley, used his starters at Denver in Week 18 with a playoff berth secured in January 2023, only to have receiver Mike Williams suffer a small fracture in his back that kept him out of the playoff opener.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
There are no sleeping berths on board, and only a small drawing room that has been converted to a kitchen, so the car is best for smaller groups planning day trips or hotel stays throughout a longer journey.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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His 1,500 career hits, for example, would be the lowest total by any position player elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA since Ralph Kiner (1,451) in 1975.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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But some people with different ideological positions saw different videos, from different angles, and reached totally different conclusions about what happened — partly due to cues from political leaders.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Today’s larger, more capable lander will be launched separately, on a different rocket from the SLS, and dock with Orion in space.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 2017 44-foot-long Tiara yacht had been docked in Newport Beach.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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That combination will put intense pressure on service providers, particularly those anchored in legacy delivery models.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Often, his philosophy of life, his vaunted pursuit of happiness, anchored his letter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There were 48 horses tied up around the tent and a big circus wagon.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The majority of his net worth is tied up in shares of Workday, followed by cash and real estate holdings.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drawing on modern rom-com sensibilities while grounding its storytelling in emotionally recognizable situations, the series arrives at a moment when audiences are increasingly overwhelmed by choice.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Keep progress modest and grounded to let small wins stack up.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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